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Roswell

Georgia · 92,833 residents · 40.714 sq mi
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Roswell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,913. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,833
+17%since 2000
from 79,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,280 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K57K71K85K99K1990201020202024Roswell
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,913
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,187
+48%since 2000
from $36,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,361
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $894 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(58,745)
Black11.5%(10,694)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(14,090)
Asian5%(4,626)
Other5.5%(5,086)
Diversity Score70.2%(65,172)
Diversity Score
70
+45%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, Georgia?

Roswell, Georgia has about 92,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roswell, Georgia?

The typical household in Roswell, Georgia earns about $105,913 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 $385,800, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, Georgia?

About 60.8% 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 6.2% 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 44,910 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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