CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roswell

New Mexico · 44,654 residents · 29.716 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Roswell micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Roswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,400. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,654
−1%vs 2000
vs 45,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K47K48K49K1990201020202024Roswell
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,870
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,252 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,830
−26%vs 2000
vs $14,589 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
21.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Roswell on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(23,063)
Black2.3%(1,020)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(20,084)
Asian0.6%(264)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(29,762)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(36,535)
Black2.5%(1,115)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(16,211)
Asian0.7%(299)
Other15%(6,705)
Diversity Score69.5%(31,048)
Diversity Score
70
+6%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Roswell

Hallandale Beach
Pop 42,698
North Fort Myers
Pop 44,993
Leesburg
Pop 38,905
Fort Pierce
Pop 51,737
Places similar to Roswell
Head to head

Compare Roswell to nearby cities

ROSWELL VS
Artesia
Income$74,915+243%
Home value$229,400+429%
Population12,735−73%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSWELL VS
Carlsbad
Income$72,306+231%
Home value$200,000+361%
Population32,524−31%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSWELL VS
Lovington
Income$68,821+215%
Home value$166,100+283%
Population11,620−75%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSWELL VS
Portales
Income$50,555+131%
Home value$133,400+207%
Population11,734−75%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, New Mexico?

Roswell, New Mexico has about 44,654 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roswell, New Mexico?

The typical household in Roswell, New Mexico earns about $21,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roswell, New Mexico expensive?

In Roswell, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $43,400, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, New Mexico?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Roswell, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roswell, New Mexico?

About 21.6% of people in Roswell, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Mexico
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Roswell with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →