Roseland, LA

Roseland, Louisiana

Roseland, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 42 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 61 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is home to some 1,162 residents.

The People and Families of Roseland

In Roseland, about 40% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Roseland tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. Roseland somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roseland had a median family income of $22,333.

Roseland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Roseland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. In Roseland you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Roseland, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Roseland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Roseland, LA

Comparing Roseland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Roseland Almanac

Roseland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Roseland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roseland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Roseland Colleges

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