Population 7,225 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roselawn
Household size in Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.05 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Roselawn is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.05, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.2 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Roselawn is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 41.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the center.
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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Roselawn: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Roselawn
Renters in Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.9% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.7% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.0% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.7% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Roselawn rent: 60.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Roselawn: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Cincinnati area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 14.8 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Roselawn is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $587 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $709 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $864 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$277 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Roselawn runs $864 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $277 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, 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. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
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 Roselawn
Bachelor's degrees in Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Roselawn: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Roselawn never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Cincinnati neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only three of 42.
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 Roselawn
| Period | Roselawn | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Roselawn has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Roselawn compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselawn | 2.12 | 36.1 | 15.9% | 60.7% | 7.8% | 1960 | $864 | 20.4% | 84.2% | 3.0% |
| Carthage | 3.09 | 30.5 | 18.9% | 43.8% | 11.8% | 1941 | $1,136 | 27.5% | 90.9% | 11.5% |
| Hartwell | 2.17 | 42.2 | 22.8% | 60.5% | 24.6% | 1950 | $1,447 | 33.7% | 93.2% | 6.5% |
| Bond Hill | 2.05 | 41.7 | 17.2% | 45.8% | 12.3% | 1951 | $1,061 | 26.0% | 87.5% | 8.9% |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.00 | 37.1 | 9.9% | 45.1% | 10.3% | 1942 | $1,053 | 54.5% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| Kennedy Heights | 1.96 | 44.2 | 8.5% | 42.5% | 7.2% | 1948 | $1,052 | 37.8% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
| Winton Hills | 2.04 | 37.9 | 37.5% | 82.1% | 7.0% | 1951 | $578 | 16.1% | 87.5% | 22.4% |
| North Avondale | 2.39 | 40.7 | 11.6% | 62.4% | 6.7% | 1948 | $1,029 | 36.6% | 89.8% | 14.3% |
| Oakley | 1.75 | 34.2 | 2.5% | 58.5% | 7.5% | 1954 | $1,344 | 74.4% | 96.2% | 2.2% |
| Evanston | 2.22 | 32.5 | 12.0% | 47.7% | 15.1% | 1940 | $1,070 | 42.7% | 92.4% | 6.0% |
| Avondale | 2.33 | 32.0 | 29.7% | 74.4% | 19.7% | 1945 | $911 | 19.9% | 87.8% | 15.9% |
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 Roselawn. 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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