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Roswell

Ohio · 219 residents · 0.279 sq mi
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Roswell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,682. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−21%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+21%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1661962262562861990201020202024Roswell
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,682
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,884
+115%since 2000
from $10,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(7)
Diversity Score9.5%(21)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, Ohio?

Roswell, Ohio has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roswell, Ohio?

The typical household in Roswell, Ohio earns about $55,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roswell, Ohio expensive?

In Roswell, Ohio, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, Ohio?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roswell, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roswell, Ohio?

About 19.9% of people in Roswell, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roswell, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Roswell, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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