Roslyn, PA Demographics

A map of Roslyn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,371	5,565	50.5%	58.4%
Black	2,179	2,273	20.5%	23.9%
Hispanic	1,743	787	16.4%	8.3%
Multiracial	882	455	8.3%	4.8%
Native American/Other	239	60	2.2%	0.6%
Asian	225	385	2.1%	4.0%

Roslyn, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 10,639, a large increase from the 9,525 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 20.5% Black, 16.4% Hispanic, 8.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roslyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roslyn has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Roslyn, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roslyn is ranked the 81st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Roslyn was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roslyn's White Population

5,371 residents of Roslyn, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roslyn is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Roslyn ranks 1796th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Roslyn's population has decreased from 58.4% to 50.5%.

Roslyn is less White than neighboring Willow Grove (74.3% White), Glenside (80.3% White), Jenkintown (79.8% White), Wyncote (74.1% White), and Oreland (75.2% White).

Roslyn's Black Population

2,179 residents of Roslyn, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roslyn is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Roslyn ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Roslyn's population has decreased from 23.9% to 20.5%.

Roslyn is more Black than neighboring Willow Grove (6.9% Black), Glenside (8.4% Black), Jenkintown (8.4% Black), Wyncote (18.7% Black), and Oreland (11.3% Black).

Roslyn's Asian Population

225 residents of Roslyn, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roslyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Roslyn ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.6%. Asian residents' share of Roslyn's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.1%.

Roslyn is more Asian than neighboring Glenside (1.9% Asian), Jenkintown (1.6% Asian), and Oreland (1.9% Asian). Roslyn is less Asian than neighboring Willow Grove (5.3% Asian), and Wyncote (2.4% Asian).

Roslyn's Hispanic Population

1,743 residents of Roslyn, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roslyn is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Roslyn ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 121.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Roslyn's population has increased from 8.3% to 16.4%.

Roslyn is more Hispanic than neighboring Willow Grove (6.4% Hispanic), Glenside (4.6% Hispanic), Jenkintown (4.1% Hispanic), Wyncote (1.5% Hispanic), and Oreland (4.3% Hispanic).

Roslyn's Native American/Other Population

239 residents of Roslyn, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roslyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Roslyn ranks 480th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 298.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roslyn's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Roslyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Willow Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Glenside (0.3% Native American/Other), Jenkintown (0.8% Native American/Other), Wyncote (0% Native American/Other), and Oreland (0% Native American/Other).

Roslyn's Multiracial Population

882 residents of Roslyn, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roslyn is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Roslyn ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roslyn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Roslyn's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.3%.

Roslyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Willow Grove (7% Multiracial), Glenside (4.3% Multiracial), Jenkintown (5.3% Multiracial), Wyncote (3.3% Multiracial), and Oreland (7.2% 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.