Population 18,876 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roosevelt
Household size in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.58 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.86 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.83 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.30 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.72 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Roosevelt are large by national standards, averaging 4.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.58 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only eight of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Roosevelt is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Roosevelt (17.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Roosevelt
Renters in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Roosevelt is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 18.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in Roosevelt are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Roosevelt is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest. Roosevelt has older homes than the great majority of New York cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,566 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,381 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,920 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,305 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$739 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Roosevelt costs $2,305 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $739 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Roosevelt
Bachelor's degrees in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Roosevelt than nationally: 29.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.4% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Roosevelt never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 44 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Roosevelt
| Period | Roosevelt | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Roosevelt is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Roosevelt compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt | 4.30 | 36.4 | 17.8% | 23.2% | 4.8% | 1955 | $2,305 | 29.6% | 84.7% | 5.7% |
| North Merrick | 3.12 | 42.8 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1954 | $2,884 | 55.3% | 94.0% | 3.7% |
| Uniondale | 3.72 | 37.5 | 18.4% | 27.9% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,411 | 25.4% | 84.0% | 7.9% |
| Freeport | 3.44 | 39.9 | 15.8% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 1952 | $2,365 | 27.2% | 87.2% | 6.5% |
| Baldwin | 3.27 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 15.0% | 3.8% | 1947 | $1,940 | 44.6% | 94.1% | 5.0% |
| Merrick | 2.98 | 43.5 | 5.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1953 | $2,945 | 65.1% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| Hempstead | 3.54 | 38.3 | 25.8% | 50.9% | 9.0% | 1958 | $1,668 | 21.6% | 75.7% | 9.7% |
| North Bellmore | 3.21 | 42.4 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 1957 | $2,741 | 52.1% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| East Meadow | 3.23 | 43.4 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 1959 | $2,665 | 49.7% | 93.5% | 4.3% |
| Rockville Centre | 2.89 | 43.6 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,966 | 63.0% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| East Garden City | 2.72 | 34.1 | 21.1% | 44.5% | 11.3% | 1961 | $3,501 | 52.9% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Roosevelt. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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