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Roswell

New Mexico · 45,293 residents · 29.716 sq mi
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Roswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,252. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $55,800. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
45,293
+1%since 1990
from 44,654 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,524 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,503 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+9%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K47K48K49K1990201020202024Roswell
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,252
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,870 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,589
+35%since 1990
from $10,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 13.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, New Mexico?

Roswell, New Mexico has about 45,293 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roswell, New Mexico earns about $27,252 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, New Mexico?

About 16.9% 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 22.6% of people in Roswell, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roswell, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Roswell, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 639 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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