Roosevelt County's estimated 2026 population is 18,381 with a growth rate of -0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Roosevelt County is the 21st largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 20,020 and has seen a growth of -8.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Roosevelt County includes 70.23% White, 9.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.23%)
Two or more races (17.15%)
Other race (9.87%)
Native American (1.13%)
Black or African American (1.01%)
Asian (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,345 | 70.23% |
| Two or more races | 3,258 | 17.15% |
| Other race | 1,876 | 9.87% |
| Native American | 215 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 192 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Roosevelt County's average per capita income is $35,775. Household income levels show a median of $52,445. The poverty rate stands at 21.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,948 | - |
| Families | $66,721 | $83,247 |
| Households | $52,445 | $69,451 |
| Non Families | $37,131 | $44,378 |
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