Roseland Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 5298 people in the borough, organized into 457 households, and 284 families living in the borough. The population density was 1463.6 people per square mile (565.1/km˛), making it the 120th least densely populated borough in New Jersey. There were 2187 housing units at an average density of 604.1 per square mile (233.24/km˛). The average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males. The median age of the borough's population was 44 years, The median age of males was 42.6 years, for females the median age was 45.8 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 93.43% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.04% American Indian, 4.72% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.66% from two or more races and 0.43% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $82499, making it the 83rd highest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $93957, making its New Jersey's 84th highest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $41415, it would be the 69th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income of borough was $41500, The median income for males was $54750 versus $34583 for females.
In 2000, 1123 pupils and students, of which 56.19% are male and 43.81% are female, 21.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.64% nursery or pri school, 9.88% kindergarten, 40.07% elementary school, 16.3% high school and 25.11% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5298 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5298 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5296 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5292 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5282 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5260 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5270 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5326 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5321 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5330 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5352 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 59 | 97 |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 61 | 111 |
| Elementary school | 276 | 174 | 450 |
| High school | 50 | 133 | 183 |
| College or graduate school | 217 | 65 | 282 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland borough, New Jersey | $82499 | $93957 | $41415 |
| Essex County, New Jersey | $44944 | $54818 | $24943 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |