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Roswell Micro

Roswell, NM · 1 counties · 65,157 residents · 6,067.178 sq mi
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Roswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,254. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $115,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,157
+6%since 2000
from 61,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+3%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K59K62K64K67K1990201020202024Roswell
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,254
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,413
+56%since 2000
from $14,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(31,970)
Black1.8%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(26,904)
Asian0.5%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(39,800)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(24,445)
Black1.5%(947)
Hispanic / Latino56.9%(37,097)
Asian0.9%(611)
Other1.8%(1,193)
Diversity Score65.2%(42,504)
Segregation Score22%(14,334)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

RoswellCENTRAL46,878
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1 component county

Chaves CountyCENTRAL63,364
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roswell, NM?

Roswell, NM has about 65,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roswell, NM?

The typical household in Roswell, NM earns about $46,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roswell, NM expensive?

In Roswell, NM, the median home is worth about $115,400, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Roswell, NM?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roswell, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roswell, NM?

About 19.4% of people in Roswell, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roswell, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Roswell, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,308 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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