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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roswell

Georgia · 79,334 residents · 40.714 sq mi
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Roswell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,726. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $204,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

79,334
+66%since 1990
from 47,923 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,949 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 1,177 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+4%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
43K57K71K85K99K1990201020202024Roswell
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,726
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,205 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,012
+50%since 1990
from $24,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$204,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$894
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $586 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
33.0% rent
2.9
+5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(44,209)
Black4.9%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,391)
Asian1.7%(830)
Diversity Score24.1%(11,554)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(59,870)
Black8.3%(6,620)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(8,421)
Asian3.7%(2,932)
Diversity Score48.5%(38,488)
49
+101%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, Georgia?

Roswell, Georgia has about 79,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roswell, Georgia?

The typical household in Roswell, Georgia earns about $71,726 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 $204,700, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, Georgia?

About 52.6% 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 5.0% of people in Roswell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roswell, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Roswell, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,411 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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