Based on the 2000 U.S. Census

Roslindale total population is 34,618, youth segment amounting to 8,049 residents (increase of 12.4% in the youth population of Roslindale) is as follows:

The current racial/ethnic make-up based on the 2000 U.S. Census
White	19,317	(56%)
Black/African American	5,667	(16%)
Hispanic	6,904	(20%)
Asian/Pacific Islander	1,346	(4%)
Native American	69	(0%)
Other Single Race	156	(0%)
Multi-Racial	1,159	(3%)
These demographics reflect a significant increase in Hispanic (from 11-20%) and Black/African American (from 8-16%)residents.
Households	12,251
Families	7,967
Elderly Population (over 65)	5081	(15.4% of total)
Median Household Income	$34,211
Per Capita Income	$14,918	(over 15 years of age)
Poverty (total % in poverty)	10.9%
The City of Boston Third Quarter 2000 Housing & Sales Prices report
The median sales price of a home in Roslindale from January through September rose from $260,000 to $295,000 in Roslindale (13 percent increase).
The median advertised asking rent of advertised two-bedroom apartments changed in Roslindale from $1,000 in 1999 to $1,200 in 2000 (a 20 percent increase).