Roselle Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 21274 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 8048.8 people per square mile (3107.66/kmē), it would be the 43rd most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 7870 housing units at an average density of 2981.1 per square mile (1151.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.41. In the borough Population was distributed with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males. The median age was 35.3 years, The median age of males was 33 years, for females the median age was 37 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 35.58% White, 51.32% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 2.71% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 3.93% from two or more races and 6.07% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $51254, it is 312th wealthiest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $58841, it is 167th poorest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $21269, it is the 122nd poorest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income was $28934, Males had a median income of $31434 versus $26571 for females.
In 2000, 5874 pupils and students, of which 2915 are male and 2959 are female, 27.61% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 373 nursery or pri school, 283 kindergarten, 2466 elementary school, 1427 high school and 1325 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 21274 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 21274 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 21295 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 21385 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 21367 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 21275 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 21116 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 20934 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 20803 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 20628 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 20599 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 167 | 206 | 373 |
| Kindergarten | 151 | 132 | 283 |
| Elementary school | 1359 | 1107 | 2466 |
| High school | 676 | 751 | 1427 |
| College or graduate school | 562 | 763 | 1325 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle borough, New Jersey | $51254 | $58841 | $21269 |
| Union County, New Jersey | $55339 | $65234 | $26992 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |