Demographics & People — Roosevelt, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,636 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,200 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 4,454 |
| Family Households | 4,008 |
| Average Household Size | 4.37 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,360 |
| Black or African American | 10,135 |
| Asian | 463 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,344 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 11,130 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,425 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 5,512 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,133 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 4,565 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 2,483 |
| Jamaican | 1,345 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,110 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 714 |
| Hispanic: South American | 651 |
Language
| English Only | 10,693 |
| Spanish | 6,475 |
| Population 5+ | 18,220 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 302 |
| Population 18+ | 14,423 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Roosevelt, New York.