Roselle, NJ Demographics

A map of Roselle's Population by Race

Roselle, New Jersey has an estimated population of 22,646, a less than 1% change from the 22,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% Hispanic, 39.7% Black, 11.3% White, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, and 1.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roselle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roselle has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Roselle, that probability was 63.9% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roselle is ranked the 48th 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). Roselle was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roselle's White Population

2,555 residents of Roselle, or 11.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roselle is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Roselle ranks 686th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roselle's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Roselle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.3%.

Roselle is less White than neighboring Roselle Park (40.3% White), Linden (30.1% White), Kenilworth (56.2% White), Kean University (22.1% White), and Connecticut Farms (39.1% White).

Roselle's Black Population

8,999 residents of Roselle, or 39.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roselle is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Roselle ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roselle's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Roselle's population has decreased from 47.6% to 39.7%.

Roselle is more Black than neighboring Roselle Park (9.6% Black), Linden (27% Black), Kenilworth (5.2% Black), and Connecticut Farms (0% Black). Roselle is less Black than neighboring Kean University (43% Black).

Roselle's Asian Population

313 residents of Roselle, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roselle is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Roselle ranks 400th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roselle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Asian residents' share of Roselle's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.4%.

Roselle is less Asian than neighboring Roselle Park (14% Asian), Linden (3.9% Asian), Kenilworth (3.5% Asian), Kean University (5.5% Asian), and Connecticut Farms (23.4% Asian).

Roselle's Hispanic Population

10,007 residents of Roselle, or 44.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roselle is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Roselle ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roselle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Roselle's population has increased from 34.8% to 44.2%.

Roselle is more Hispanic than neighboring Roselle Park (32.2% Hispanic), Linden (35.2% Hispanic), Kenilworth (31.6% Hispanic), Kean University (27.1% Hispanic), and Connecticut Farms (37.4% Hispanic).

Roselle's Native American/Other Population

454 residents of Roselle, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roselle is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Roselle ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roselle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roselle's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.0%.

Roselle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roselle Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Linden (1.1% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (1.9% Native American/Other), Kean University (0% Native American/Other), and Connecticut Farms (0% Native American/Other).

Roselle's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Roselle, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roselle is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Roselle ranks 395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roselle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Roselle's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.4%.

Roselle is more Multiracial than neighboring Connecticut Farms (0% Multiracial). Roselle is less Multiracial than neighboring Roselle Park (2.6% Multiracial), Linden (2.7% Multiracial), Kenilworth (1.6% Multiracial), and Kean University (2.3% 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.