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Roosevelt County

New Mexico · 18,615 residents (2025 est.) · 2,446.051 sq mi
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Roosevelt County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,800. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,928
+5%since 2000
from 18,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
+9%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,615 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Roosevelt County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(1,143)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(1,554)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(1,243)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(1,768)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.1%(2,108)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(2,304)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.5%(1,994)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(2,096)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(1,878)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(1,704)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(746)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(390)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,685
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,586 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,975
+83%since 2000
from $14,185 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+4%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
11
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Roosevelt County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(11,299)
Black1.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(5,998)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(9,110)
Black0.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino44.8%(8,486)
Asian0.5%(98)
Other5.9%(1,114)
Diversity Score
70
+6%since 2009
from 67 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
−1%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican39%(7,376)
Puerto Rican1.9%(359)
Spaniard0.6%(122)
Honduran0.4%(74)
Dominican0.2%(46)
Salvadoran0.2%(30)
Guatemalan0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(40)
Korean0.2%(34)
Taiwanese0.1%(23)
Hmong0.1%(13)
Chinese0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(33)
Ancestry
Irish9.5%(1,804)
English8.1%(1,537)
German7.9%(1,495)
American6.4%(1,205)
Italian3.7%(697)
Scottish1.4%(269)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(205)
Dutch0.9%(167)
British0.6%(110)
Russian0.5%(95)
French0.5%(90)
Welsh0.4%(84)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.4%(82)
Norwegian0.3%(64)
Kenyan0.2%(37)
Turkish0.2%(37)
Brazilian0.2%(33)
Arab0.2%(30)
Egyptian0.2%(30)
Polish0.1%(25)
Greek0.1%(23)
West Indian0.1%(16)
Haitian0.1%(16)
Swedish0.1%(15)
Israeli0%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 70.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 26.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40%(2,951)
Married43.6%(3,218)
Widowed4.2%(313)
Divorced12.1%(893)
Women 15+
Never married35.3%(2,690)
Married44.7%(3,403)
Widowed8.6%(656)
Divorced11.3%(864)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Roosevelt County, New Mexico has about 18,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Roosevelt County, New Mexico earns about $52,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roosevelt County, New Mexico expensive?

In Roosevelt County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roosevelt County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

About 21.8% of people in Roosevelt County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roosevelt County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Roosevelt County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,226 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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