Roswell is a city located in Chaves County New Mexico. Roswell has a 2024 population of 46,669. Roswell is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,429 in 2020.
The average household income in Roswell is $68,407 with a poverty rate of 23.23%. The median age in Roswell is 35.5 years: 33.5 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roswell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,701 | 68.08% |
| Other race | 6,742 | 14.04% |
| Two or more races | 6,504 | 13.54% |
| Black or African American | 870 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 690 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 500 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.06% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,438 | 2.65 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 6,994 | 3.37 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 6,219 | 1.2 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 3,215 | 3.43 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 1,010 | 4.08 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,930 | 9.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,690 | 8.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,396 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,226 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 8,320 | 27.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,715 | 8.89% |
| Some College | 8,277 | 27.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,455 | 12,289 | 1,722 |
| White | 12,530 | 11,371 | 3,474 |
| 2+ Races | 3,995 | 3,251 | 243 |
| Other Race | 3,880 | 3,114 | 372 |
| Black | 573 | 437 | 199 |
| Asian | 425 | 316 | 204 |
| Native American | 320 | 270 | 68 |
| Islander | 22 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,013 | $66,667 | $43,986 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,775 | $63,975 | $66,809 |
| High School Graduate | $29,311 | $32,223 | $26,740 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,386 | $32,917 | $19,404 |
| Overall | $32,954 | $42,278 | $28,003 |
| Some College | $31,131 | $39,695 | $26,019 |
$32,954
Average Earnings
$42,278
Average Male
$28,003
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.63% of Roswell residents speak only English, while 34.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,271 | 7,451 | 26.36% |
| White | 15,594 | 2,923 | 18.74% |
| Other | 6,325 | 1,969 | 31.13% |
| Multiple | 6,312 | 1,602 | 25.38% |
| Black | 765 | 205 | 26.8% |
| Native | 472 | 71 | 15.04% |
| Asian | 583 | 36 | 6.17% |
23.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
26.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roswell is Other, with 31.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roswell is Asian, with 6.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.57% |
| High School | 22.91% |
| Some College | 15.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.11% |
| Female Employed | 15.23% |
| Male Employed | 5.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,490 | $79,631 |
| Households | $48,298 | $68,407 |
| Married Families | $74,949 | $97,827 |
| Non Families | $27,515 | $44,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,631
Number of Veterans
2,501
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,003 |
| Second Gulf War | 418 |
| First Gulf War | 368 |
| Korea | 356 |
| World War II | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 820 |
| 65 to 74 | 759 |
| 35 to 54 | 501 |
| 55 to 64 | 386 |
| 18 to 34 | 165 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,105 | 8.61% |
| Hispanic | 826 | 4.14% |
| 2+ Races | 301 | 6.45% |
| Other Race | 179 | 3.73% |
| Black | 33 | 4.89% |
| Native American | 13 | 3.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.65%
Born in Roswell
88.7%
Native Born
11.3%
Foreign Born
5.45%
Non Citizen
5.85%
Naturalized
88.7% of Roswell residents were born in the United States, with 59.65% having been born in New Mexico. 5.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 44,469 | -440 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 44,909 | -440 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 45,349 | -440 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 45,789 | -440 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 46,229 | -440 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 46,669 | -440 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 47,109 | -280 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 47,389 | -614 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 48,003 | -426 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 48,429 | 903 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 47,526 | 45 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 47,481 | -464 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 47,945 | -364 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 48,309 | -155 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 48,464 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 48,460 | -152 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 48,612 | 174 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 48,438 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 48,448 | -18 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 48,466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 45,293 | 639 | 1.43% |
| 1990 | 44,654 | 4,978 | 12.55% |
| 1980 | 39,676 | 5,768 | 17.01% |
| 1970 | 33,908 | -5,685 | -14.36% |
| 1960 | 39,593 | 13,855 | 53.83% |
| 1950 | 25,738 | 12,256 | 90.91% |
| 1940 | 13,482 | 2,309 | 20.67% |
| 1930 | 11,173 | 4,140 | 58.87% |
| 1920 | 7,033 | 861 | 13.95% |
| 1910 | 6,172 | 5,872 | 1957.33% |
| 1900 | 300 | -44,169 | -99.33% |