Social Data

The total estimated population is 21,274. Density is high at 8,058 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: Black: 10,917; White: 7,570; Two or More Races: 837; Asian: 577; American Indian: 67; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 15; Other Race: 1,291; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 3,641 (17%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 17,633 (83%)

There are 4,878 foreign born residents, of which 46.0% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Haiti: 1,308; Colombia: 440; Mexico: 411; Jamaica: 335; Guyana: 193; Peru: 157; Poland: 156; U.S. Born: This State: 11,867; South: 2,000; Northeast: 1,833; Midwest: 207; West: 107;

The sex distribution is 47% male and 53% female. The median age is 35 years.

Age Distribution

There are 1,613 married couples with children and 811 single-parent households (137 men, 674 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $51,254 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; New Jersey: $55,146; Roselle: $51,254;

7% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; New Jersey: 8%; Roselle: 7%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 7,822; Government: 1,416; Self-employed: 369; Unpaid family work: 0; Occupation: Sales and office: 3,456; Management, professional, and related: 2,567; Office and administrative support: 2,343; Production, transportation, and material moving: 1,925; Service: 1,608; Professional and related: 1,598;

The average commute time is 32 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 6,686; Car or truck (carpooled): 1,442; Public transportation: 1,226; Walked: 261; Worked at home: 173; Bicycle: 57;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Roselle.

Housing Data

There are 7,870 housing units, of which 4,441 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 4,583; Renter: 2,937; Vacant: 350; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 3,485; Not Mortgaged: 1,098;

The median single family home value is $129,200.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; New Jersey: $1,560; Roselle: $1,558;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; New Jersey: $672; Roselle: $649;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 1,775; 1940 to 1949: 1,528; 1950 to 1959: 1,963; 1960 to 1969: 1,422; 1970 to 1979: 799; 1980 to 1989: 244; 1990 to 1994: 83; 1995 to 1998: 36; 1999 to March 2000: 20;

0.4% of homes lack plumbing and 2.5% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 4,854; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 2,053; Electricity: 438; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 111;

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