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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Roosevelt County

New Mexico · 19,191 residents · 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 $42,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,700. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
19,191
+7%since 2000
from 18,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+8%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Roosevelt County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,586 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,230
+43%since 2000
from $14,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(11,299)
Black1.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(5,998)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(10,712)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(9,328)
Black2.3%(443)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(8,397)
Asian0.9%(173)
Other3.4%(656)
Diversity Score70.2%(13,474)
Segregation Score19.6%(3,755)
Diversity Score
70
+18%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
11.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Roosevelt County, New Mexico has about 19,191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roosevelt County, New Mexico earns about $42,917 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

About 21.9% 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 24.1% 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 2,489 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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