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Roselawn, IN
Census-designated place in Newton County, Indiana.
Population
3,417
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
0
Roselawn and its ZIP codes
Roselawn at a glance
- Roselawn is about 2.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 163rd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $75,506 a year, 5% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,900 (7% below Indiana) and median rent is $934 a month.
Local data for Roselawn, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roselawn, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,506
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$201,900
Median rent
$934/mo
Homeownership
90.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
39.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (890), Irish Americans (512), Mexican Americans (463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Roselawn.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,240 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,822
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.33M
FY 2026, $6,459 per person
How people get to work
Roselawn, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit6.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 39.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roselawn, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roselawn, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Roselawn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThayerCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| ShelbyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DeMotteTown | 5.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Sumava ResortsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| SchneiderTown | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| LowellTown | 12 mi | 7 |
| WheatfieldTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HebronTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| Mount AyrTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake DalecarliaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Boone GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MoroccoTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| RensselaerCity | 17 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roselawn, IN in?
- Roselawn is in Newton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Roselawn, IN?
- About 3,417 people live in Roselawn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roselawn?
- Nearby places include Thayer (2.6 mi), Shelby (4.1 mi), Fair Oaks (5.5 mi), DeMotte (5.8 mi), Sumava Resorts (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023