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Roswell

New Mexico · 48,422 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 $45,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,000. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,422
+7%since 2000
from 45,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K47K48K49K1990201020202024Roswell
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,493
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,985
+58%since 2000
from $14,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(16,996)
Black1.7%(826)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(28,481)
Asian1.1%(552)
Other2%(956)
Diversity Score64.7%(31,350)
Diversity Score
65
−1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, New Mexico?

Roswell, New Mexico has about 48,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roswell, New Mexico earns about $45,493 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 $110,000, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, New Mexico?

About 18.6% 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 20.7% 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 3,768 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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