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Roosevelt, NY


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Roosevelt, New York

Roosevelt, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles SE of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 20 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,854 people in Roosevelt.

The People and Families of Roosevelt

In Roosevelt, about 33% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Roosevelt, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Roosevelt. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 92% of Roosevelt is non-white. In New York, Roosevelt is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roosevelt had a median family income of $56,380.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Roosevelt. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Roosevelt Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Roosevelt is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Roosevelt, 76% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Roosevelt is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Roosevelt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRoosevelt Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Roosevelt Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roosevelt, NY

Comparing Roosevelt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population88
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Housing Recently Built26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents13
People Living Alone11

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