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Roswell

Georgia · 88,346 residents · 40.714 sq mi
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Roswell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $304,100. Households here earn about 55% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,346
+11%since 2000
from 79,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,170 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K57K71K85K99K1990201020202024Roswell
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,481
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,726 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,216
+14%since 2000
from $36,012 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $894 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(58,008)
Black11.4%(10,066)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(14,699)
Asian4%(3,545)
Other1.6%(1,423)
Diversity Score65%(57,401)
Diversity Score
65
+34%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, Georgia?

Roswell, Georgia has about 88,346 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roswell, Georgia?

The typical household in Roswell, Georgia earns about $76,481 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 $304,100, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, Georgia?

About 52.9% 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 7.2% 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 40,423 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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