Roosevelt, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 996, Roosevelt's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Roosevelt is a small community located in New Jersey, within Monmouth County. The total population is 996. It ranks as the 554th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roosevelt is 37.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 33.7% of the population under 18, Roosevelt has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roosevelt is $110,000. This is 6% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $364,900. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Roosevelt is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.8%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (38.8% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

43.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%. Notably, 21.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Roosevelt, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.