Roseland, NJ Demographics

A map of Roseland's Population by Race

Roseland, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,268, a less than 1% change from the 6,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 14.1% Asian, 8.0% Multiracial, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roseland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roseland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Roseland, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 46.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roseland is ranked the 253rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Roseland was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roseland's White Population

4,457 residents of Roseland, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roseland is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Roseland ranks 305th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roseland's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Roseland's population has decreased from 77.9% to 71.1%.

Roseland is more White than neighboring Caldwell (56.9% White), Pleasantdale (65% White), and Pine Brook (58.8% White). Roseland is less White than neighboring Essex Fells (75.8% White), and North Caldwell (79.7% White).

Roseland's Black Population

28 residents of Roseland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roseland is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Roseland ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roseland's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.4%. Black residents' share of Roseland's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.4%.

Roseland is less Black than neighboring Essex Fells (3.1% Black), Caldwell (4.7% Black), Pleasantdale (18% Black), Pine Brook (3% Black), and North Caldwell (2.5% Black).

Roseland's Asian Population

882 residents of Roseland, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roseland is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Roseland ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roseland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.1%. Asian residents' share of Roseland's population has increased from 8.7% to 14.1%.

Roseland is more Asian than neighboring Essex Fells (5.6% Asian), Caldwell (13.9% Asian), Pleasantdale (0% Asian), and North Caldwell (9.4% Asian). Roseland is less Asian than neighboring Pine Brook (29.2% Asian).

Roseland's Hispanic Population

388 residents of Roseland, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roseland is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Roseland ranks 466th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roseland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Roseland's population has decreased from 6.9% to 6.2%.

Roseland is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Brook (1.9% Hispanic), and North Caldwell (4.7% Hispanic). Roseland is less Hispanic than neighboring Essex Fells (11.1% Hispanic), Caldwell (20.8% Hispanic), and Pleasantdale (12.4% Hispanic).

Roseland's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Roseland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roseland is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Roseland ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roseland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roseland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Roseland is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Caldwell (0% Native American/Other). Roseland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Essex Fells (0.4% Native American/Other), Caldwell (0.3% Native American/Other), Pleasantdale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pine Brook (2% Native American/Other).

Roseland's Multiracial Population

501 residents of Roseland, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roseland is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Roseland ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roseland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 170.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Roseland's population has increased from 2.9% to 8.0%.

Roseland is more Multiracial than neighboring Essex Fells (4.1% Multiracial), Caldwell (3.4% Multiracial), Pleasantdale (3.8% Multiracial), Pine Brook (5% Multiracial), and North Caldwell (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.