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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roswell

Georgia · 47,923 residents · 40.714 sq mi
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Roswell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,205. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 31,411 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $142,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

47,923
−40%vs 2000
vs 79,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,177 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K57K71K85K99K1990201020202024Roswell
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,205
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,726 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,080
−33%vs 2000
vs $36,012 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$142,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $204,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$586
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $894 in 2000
US average: $450
67.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
32.2% rent
2.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(59,870)
Black8.3%(6,620)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(8,421)
Asian3.7%(2,932)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(38,488)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(44,209)
Black4.9%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,391)
Asian1.7%(830)
Other1.1%(542)
Diversity Score24.1%(11,554)
24
−50%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roswell, Georgia?

Roswell, Georgia has about 47,923 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roswell, Georgia?

The typical household in Roswell, Georgia earns about $52,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roswell, Georgia expensive?

In Roswell, Georgia, the median home is worth about $142,100, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, Georgia?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Roswell, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roswell, Georgia?

About 3.3% of people in Roswell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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