Roselle, New Jersey
Roselle: Borough in New Jersey, USA
About
Roselle is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,085 and a population density of 3,056 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,689 inhabitants.
The city was created 129 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Roselle
| Population : | 21,689 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 07203 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 6.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 56 feet / 17 meters |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1894 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:14:05 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3,144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Roselle is located at 40°39'8"N 74°15'32"W (40.6522300, -74.2588200). It has 4 neighbors: Cranford, Elizabeth, Linden and Roselle Park.
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Roselle has 4 neighbours.
- Cranford township of New Jersey
- Elizabeth The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in central New Jersey. Elizabeth is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elizabethport Historical Society and the Elizabethtown Museum of History.
- Linden A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Linden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Linden Historical Society and the Linden Arts Council.
- Roselle Park borough in Union County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Roselle increased by 2.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,085 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,178 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,245 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,351 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,389 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,421 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,496 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,603 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,846 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,811 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,689 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,054 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,830 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,590 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,835 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 88.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 555 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
Roselle zip code is 07203.
County name: Union, County
fips: 34039
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $967 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $706 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,372 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,542 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 353,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 260,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,461 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,214 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,541 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 990 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 462 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 245 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 791 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 717 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 752.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.73 |
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People born in Roselle (10)
People born in Roselle, including Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Alaska Territory Charles August Sulzer, Professional football player Barron Miles, actor Chris McGarry, .
List
- Jesse Holley (Professional football wide receiver) he was born in 08/01/1984
- Jerry Green (American politician) he was born in 16/04/1939
- Carole Dawn Reinhart (Austrian university teacher) she was born in 20/12/1941
- Harold Dobbs (American businessman) he was born in 08/12/1918
- Neal Pogue (American producer, audio engineer and mixer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Kendall James (American gridiron football player) he was born in 29/06/1991
- Gene-Ann Polk Horne she was born in 03/10/1926
Schools in Roselle
College & universities near Roselle, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184506 | Empire Beauty School-Union | Union (NJ) | 07083 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Roselle, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Roselle
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rosell Post Office | Roselle (NJ) | 07203 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Roselle , Illinois village in Ilinois, United States of America with a population of 22,550 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Union | 67,137 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Roselle distances to largest New Jersey cities
