Roswell, NM

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Roswell Overview

48,035
TOTAL POPULATION
23,937
MALE POPULATION
24,098
FEMALE POPULATION
99.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,906
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,490
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,298
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,223
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
20,749
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Roswell Zip Codes

Roswell Area Codes

Race in Roswell

The most populous races in Roswell are White / Caucasian (32,701 | 68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (29,383 | 61.2%), and Some other Race (6,742 | 14.0%).
Race in Roswell
Race# Population% Population
Asian6901.4%
Black / African American8701.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific280.1%
Hispanic or Latino29,38361.2%
Native / Alaskan5001.0%
White / Caucasian32,70168.1%
Two or more Races6,50413.5%
Some other Race6,74214.0%
Total48,035100.0%

Ancestry in Roswell

The most populous ancestries reported in Roswell are Mexican (24,676 | 51.4%), American (3,314 | 6.9%), German (2,862 | 6.0%), Irish (2,258 | 4.7%), and English (2,111 | 4.4%), together accounting for 73.3% of all Roswell residents.
Ancestry in Roswell
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1110.2%
American3,3146.9%
Apache400.1%
Arab190.0%
Austrian420.1%
Bhutanese570.1%
Blackfeet1020.2%
British780.2%
Burmese430.1%
Central American810.2%
Central American Indian370.1%
Cherokee2140.4%
Choctaw460.1%
Colombian200.0%
Czech980.2%
Czechoslovakian170.0%
Danish1690.4%
Dutch1540.3%
Ecuadorian60.0%
Egyptian70.0%
English2,1114.4%
European5191.1%
French4420.9%
French Canadian940.2%
German2,8626.0%
German Russian290.1%
Greek310.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro220.1%
Guatemalan80.0%
Honduran340.1%
Hopi50.0%
Hungarian460.1%
Indian (Asian)490.1%
Iranian460.1%
Irish2,2584.7%
Italian3910.8%
Korean2940.6%
Laotian80.0%
Latvian270.1%
Lebanese120.0%
Mexican24,67651.4%
Mexican American Indian910.2%
Navajo1740.4%
Nigerian80.0%
Northern European940.2%
Norwegian1990.4%
Panamanian300.1%
Polish2420.5%
Portuguese570.1%
Pueblo1750.4%
Puerto Rican1850.4%
Russian720.2%
Salvadoran90.0%
Samoan60.0%
Scandinavian330.1%
Scotch-Irish3750.8%
Scottish4801.0%
Sioux80.0%
Slavic230.1%
Slovak440.1%
South American900.2%
Soviet Union60.0%
Spaniard5521.1%
Spanish1,2352.6%
Spanish American1560.3%
Spanish American Indian580.1%
Sri Lankan1320.3%
Subsaharan African1270.3%
Swedish4941.0%
Swiss260.1%
Thai860.2%
Tongan370.1%
Ute120.0%
Venezuelan640.1%
Welsh1750.4%
Yaqui380.1%
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Immigrants in Roswell

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Roswell came from Latin America (4,568 | 9.5%), Central America (4,449 | 9.3%), Mexico (4,345 | 9.0%), Asia (590 | 1.2%), and South Eastern Asia (335 | 0.7%), together accounting for 29.7% of all Roswell residents.
Immigrants in Roswell
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1780.4%
Asia5901.2%
Canada70.0%
Caribbean140.0%
Central America4,4499.3%
China260.1%
Colombia470.1%
Eastern Africa80.0%
Eastern Asia830.2%
Eastern Europe440.1%
El Salvador90.0%
Europe860.2%
France110.0%
Germany80.0%
Guatemala490.1%
Haiti140.0%
Honduras340.1%
India580.1%
Indonesia80.0%
Iran460.1%
Japan270.1%
Korea300.1%
Latin America4,5689.5%
Lebanon120.0%
Mexico4,3459.0%
Nigeria1700.4%
Pakistan390.1%
Panama120.0%
Philippines2260.5%
Poland440.1%
South America1050.2%
South Central Asia1600.3%
South Eastern Asia3350.7%
Southern Europe230.1%
Spain230.1%
Sri Lanka170.0%
Venezuela580.1%
Vietnam1010.2%
Western Africa1700.4%
Western Asia120.0%
Western Europe190.0%
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Sex and Age in Roswell

Sex and Age in Roswell

The most populous age groups in Roswell are 15 to 19 Years (2,229 | 9.3%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,798 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Roswell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,540 (6.4%)1,631 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years1,749 (7.3%)1,706 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years2,038 (8.5%)1,587 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,229 (9.3%)1,798 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,763 (7.4%)1,440 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,586 (6.6%)1,569 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,576 (6.6%)1,577 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,173 (4.9%)1,677 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,558 (6.5%)1,373 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years1,284 (5.4%)1,407 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,368 (5.7%)1,459 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,247 (5.2%)1,468 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,427 (6.0%)1,481 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,113 (4.6%)1,265 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years858 (3.6%)923 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years512 (2.1%)760 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years514 (2.1%)376 (1.6%)
85 Years and over402 (1.7%)601 (2.5%)
Total23,937 (100.0%)24,098 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Roswell

Median Family Size in Roswell

The median family size in Roswell is 3.31 persons per family, with single male/father families (1,010 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3,215 | 28.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Roswell
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,994 (62.3%)3.32
Single Male/Father1,010 (9.0%)3.65
Single Female/Mother3,215 (28.7%)3.18
Total Families11,219 (100.0%)3.31

Median Household Size in Roswell

The median household size in Roswell is 2.65 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,010 | 5.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.08 persons per household. non-family households (6,219 | 35.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Roswell
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,994 (40.1%)3.37
Single Male/Father1,010 (5.8%)4.08
Single Female/Mother3,215 (18.4%)3.43
Non-family6,219 (35.7%)1.20
Total Households17,438 (100.0%)2.65

Household Size by Marriage Status in Roswell

Out of a total of 17,438 households in Roswell, 11,219 (64.3%) are family households, while 6,219 (35.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,201, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,414.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Roswell
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,414 (31.0%)
2-Person Households4,201 (24.1%)687 (3.9%)
3-Person Households2,542 (14.6%)37 (0.2%)
4-Person Households2,493 (14.3%)13 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,285 (7.4%)68 (0.4%)
6-Person Households454 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households244 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,219 (64.3%)6,219 (35.7%)

Female Fertility in Roswell

Fertility by Age in Roswell

Average fertility rate in Roswell is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 181.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Roswell
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years27 (2.9%)15.0
20 to 34 years830 (89.1%)181.0
35 to 50 years74 (8.0%)16.0
Total931 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Roswell

71.1% of women with births (931) in Roswell are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 70.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Roswell
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
20 to 34 years592 (71.3%)238 (28.7%)
35 to 50 years62 (83.8%)12 (16.2%)
Total662 (71.1%)269 (28.9%)

Fertility by Education in Roswell

Average fertility rate in Roswell is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 213.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Roswell
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School199 (21.4%)79.0
High School Diploma248 (26.6%)86.0
College or Associate's Degree273 (29.3%)69.0
Bachelor's Degree71 (7.6%)73.0
Graduate Degree140 (15.0%)213.0
Total931 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Roswell

28.9% of women with births in Roswell are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 65.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Roswell
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School68 (34.2%)131 (65.8%)
High School Diploma187 (75.4%)61 (24.6%)
College or Associate's Degree220 (80.6%)53 (19.4%)
Bachelor's Degree59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree128 (91.4%)12 (8.6%)
Total662 (71.1%)269 (28.9%)

Income in Roswell

Income Overview in Roswell

Per Capita Income in Roswell is $25,906, while median incomes of families and households are $57,490 and $48,298 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income48,035$25,906
Median Family Income11,219$57,490
Mean Family Income11,219$79,631
Median Household Income17,438$48,298
Mean Household Income17,438$68,407
Income Deficit11,219$12,223
Wage / Income Gap (%)48,03527.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)48,03572.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index48,0350.48

Earnings by Sex in Roswell

Average Earnings in Roswell are $29,347, $35,156 for men and $25,640 for women, a difference of 27.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Roswell
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,653 (52.2%)$35,156
Female10,651 (47.7%)$25,640
Total22,304 (100.0%)$29,347

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Roswell

The most common earnings brackets in Roswell are $100,000+ for men (1,264 | 10.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,017 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Roswell
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less743 (6.4%)685 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999415 (3.6%)544 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499632 (5.4%)613 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999508 (4.4%)368 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499205 (1.8%)543 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999284 (2.4%)601 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499409 (3.5%)488 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999439 (3.8%)543 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499385 (3.3%)424 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999468 (4.0%)322 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999715 (6.1%)1,002 (9.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999609 (5.2%)1,017 (9.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999418 (3.6%)501 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999739 (6.3%)442 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999683 (5.9%)521 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999531 (4.6%)282 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999812 (7.0%)369 (3.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999563 (4.8%)326 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999831 (7.1%)702 (6.6%)
$100,000+1,264 (10.8%)358 (3.4%)
Total11,653 (100.0%)10,651 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Roswell

Average earnings in Roswell are $42,278 for men and $28,003 for women, a difference of 33.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,667, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,223. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,809, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,404.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Roswell
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,917$19,404
High School Diploma$32,223$26,740
College or Associate's Degree$39,695$26,019
Bachelor's Degree$66,667$43,986
Graduate Degree$63,975$66,809
Total$42,278$28,003

Family Income in Roswell

Family Income Brackets in Roswell

According to the Roswell family income data, there are 1,952 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 393 families (3.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Roswell
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006175.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993933.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,18910.6%
$25,000 to $34,9999988.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,95217.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,71715.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,26811.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,44712.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,0329.2%
$200,000+6065.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Roswell

6-person families (322 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Roswell with $123,710 per family, while 2-person families (4,632 | 41.3%) have the highest median income of $26,984 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Roswell
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,632 (41.3%)$53,969
3-Person Families2,474 (22.1%)$67,978
4-Person Families2,333 (20.8%)$48,796
5-Person Families1,278 (11.4%)$72,532
6-Person Families322 (2.9%)$123,710
7+ Person Families180 (1.6%)$18,520
Total11,219 (100.0%)$57,490

Family Income by Number of Earners in Roswell

The median family income in Roswell is $57,490, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,113) having the highest median family income of $109,135, while families with no earners (1,715) have the lowest median family income of $32,986, accounting for 9.9% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Roswell
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,715 (15.3%)$32,986
1 Earner4,660 (41.5%)$41,042
2 Earners3,731 (33.3%)$90,130
3+ Earners1,113 (9.9%)$109,135
Total11,219 (100.0%)$57,490

Household Income in Roswell

Household Income Brackets in Roswell

With 2,825 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Roswell, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 715 households (4.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Roswell
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2907.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3437.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,18012.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,83110.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,54614.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,82516.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,93611.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,74410.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,0295.9%
$200,000+7154.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Roswell

The median household income in Roswell is $48,298, with the highest median household income of $51,343 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,348 households (30.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,341, with 685 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Roswell
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years685 (3.9%)$38,341
25 to 44 Years5,348 (30.7%)$51,343
45 to 64 Years6,356 (36.4%)$50,648
65+ Years5,049 (28.9%)$39,324
Total17,438 (100.0%)$48,298

Poverty in Roswell

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Roswell

With 19.8% poverty level for males and 26.5% for females among the residents of Roswell, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 149 males (43.2%) and 314 females (49.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Roswell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years533 (41.1%)503 (30.8%)
5 Years149 (43.2%)171 (45.8%)
6 to 11 Years488 (22.3%)659 (31.1%)
12 to 14 Years261 (23.4%)265 (38.8%)
15 Years37 (8.4%)102 (24.2%)
16 and 17 Years89 (19.2%)314 (49.8%)
18 to 24 Years288 (12.5%)638 (31.5%)
25 to 34 Years582 (19.1%)639 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years555 (20.8%)699 (23.0%)
45 to 54 Years411 (15.7%)838 (29.2%)
55 to 64 Years402 (15.3%)723 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years482 (24.9%)500 (23.0%)
75 Years and over168 (12.4%)198 (12.3%)
Total4,445 (19.8%)6,249 (26.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Roswell

According to the poverty statistics in Roswell, males aged 15 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.6% of males and 87.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Roswell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years763 (58.9%)1,128 (69.2%)
5 Years196 (56.8%)202 (54.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,699 (77.7%)1,459 (68.9%)
12 to 14 Years853 (76.6%)418 (61.2%)
15 Years404 (91.6%)320 (75.8%)
16 and 17 Years374 (80.8%)317 (50.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,010 (87.5%)1,388 (68.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,469 (80.9%)2,458 (79.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,114 (79.2%)2,338 (77.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,216 (84.4%)2,028 (70.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,231 (84.7%)2,225 (75.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,452 (75.1%)1,675 (77.0%)
75 Years and over1,183 (87.6%)1,417 (87.7%)
Total17,964 (80.2%)17,373 (73.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Roswell

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Roswell show that 10.7% or 748 of the total 6,994 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 74.3%, comprising of 52 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.9%, which includes 228 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Roswell
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,670 (94.2%)228 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,885 (86.7%)290 (13.3%)
3 or 4 Children673 (79.1%)178 (20.9%)
5 or more Children18 (25.7%)52 (74.3%)
Total6,246 (89.3%)748 (10.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Roswell

According to the poverty data in Roswell, 19.5% or 197 single-father households and 35.5% or 1,140 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (40.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Roswell
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children47 (13.5%)192 (17.5%)
1 or 2 Children113 (19.8%)535 (39.0%)
3 or 4 Children37 (40.2%)309 (47.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
Total197 (19.5%)1,140 (35.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Roswell

The poverty data for Roswell shows that 748 of the married-couple family households (10.7%) and 1,337 of the single-parent households (31.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (74.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Roswell
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children228 (5.9%)239 (16.6%)
1 or 2 Children290 (13.3%)648 (33.4%)
3 or 4 Children178 (20.9%)346 (46.9%)
5 or more Children52 (74.3%)104 (100.0%)
Total748 (10.7%)1,337 (31.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Roswell

Employment by Class of Employer in Roswell

Among the 19,066 employed individuals in Roswell, private company employees (12,408 | 65.1%), local government employees (1,734 | 9.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,420 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Roswell
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,40865.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3511.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1396.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,4207.4%
Local Government Employees1,7349.1%
State Government Employees1,4007.3%
Federal Government Employees4912.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1230.6%
Total19,066100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Roswell

According to the labor force statistics for Roswell, out of the total population over 16 years of age (36,920), 56.2% or 20,749 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 1,120 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.2% or 2,592 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 128 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Roswell
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,015 (32.1%)128 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years2,319 (72.4%)139 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,328 (73.8%)128 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years2,592 (82.2%)114 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,255 (73.6%)336 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,879 (70.3%)132 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,629 (60.0%)36 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,410 (48.5%)68 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,160 (27.9%)51 (4.4%)
75 Years and over165 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,749 (56.2%)1,120 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Roswell

According to labor force statistics for Roswell, 69.3% of individuals (16,098) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,230) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 805 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 3,391 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.8% or 198 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Roswell
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,255 (53.8%)369 (8.8%)
High School Diploma4,141 (62.6%)470 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree6,304 (74.7%)312 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,391 (85.1%)96 (2.4%)
Total16,098 (69.3%)1,162 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Roswell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Roswell are Community & Social Service (2,346 | 12.0%), Management (1,548 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (1,381 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,326 | 6.8%), and Health Technologists (758 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Roswell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Roswell, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (95.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (92.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (85.0%), Business & Financial (76.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (74.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Roswell
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,046 (67.6%)502 (32.4%)
Business & Financial103 (23.8%)329 (76.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science337 (92.3%)28 (7.7%)
Computers & Mathematics83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering190 (95.0%)10 (5.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science64 (78.0%)18 (22.0%)
Community & Social Service 829 (35.3%)1,517 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media150 (25.8%)431 (74.2%)
Legal Services & Support33 (15.0%)187 (85.0%)
Education Instruction & Library565 (40.9%)816 (59.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment81 (49.4%)83 (50.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating383 (28.9%)943 (71.1%)
Health Technologists205 (27.0%)553 (73.0%)
Total (Category)2,698 (44.8%)3,319 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)9,865 (50.3%)9,739 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Roswell are Food Preparation & Serving (1,357 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (1,072 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (799 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (753 | 3.8%), and Security & Protection (399 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Roswell

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Roswell, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.3%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (71.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.9%), Personal Care & Service (72.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Roswell
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support44 (4.1%)1,028 (95.9%)
Security & Protection300 (75.2%)99 (24.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention80 (54.4%)67 (45.6%)
Law Enforcement220 (87.3%)32 (12.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving385 (28.4%)972 (71.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance539 (71.6%)214 (28.4%)
Personal Care & Service221 (27.7%)578 (72.3%)
Total (Category)1,489 (34.0%)2,891 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)9,865 (50.3%)9,739 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Roswell are Office & Administration (2,315 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (1,654 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Roswell

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Roswell
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related695 (42.0%)959 (58.0%)
Office & Administration568 (24.5%)1,747 (75.5%)
Total (Category)1,263 (31.8%)2,706 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)9,865 (50.3%)9,739 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Roswell are Construction & Extraction (853 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (765 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (532 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Roswell

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Roswell
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry403 (75.7%)129 (24.2%)
Construction & Extraction798 (93.5%)55 (6.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair746 (97.5%)19 (2.5%)
Total (Category)1,947 (90.6%)203 (9.4%)
Total (Overall)9,865 (50.3%)9,739 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Roswell are Transportation (1,105 | 5.6%), Production (1,086 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (897 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Roswell

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Roswell
OccupationMaleFemale
Production733 (67.5%)353 (32.5%)
Transportation945 (85.5%)160 (14.5%)
Material Moving790 (88.1%)107 (11.9%)
Total (Category)2,468 (79.9%)620 (20.1%)
Total (Overall)9,865 (50.3%)9,739 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Roswell

Employment Industries in Roswell

The major employment industries in Roswell include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,213 | 16.4%), Retail Trade (2,392 | 12.2%), Educational Services (2,360 | 12.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,878 | 9.6%), and Manufacturing (1,391 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Roswell

Employment Industries by Sex in Roswell

The Roswell industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (92.9%), and Construction (87.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.5%), Finance & Insurance (70.1%), and Educational Services (64.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Roswell
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting472 (74.5%)162 (25.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction305 (86.2%)49 (13.8%)
Construction1,114 (87.1%)165 (12.9%)
Manufacturing1,061 (76.3%)330 (23.7%)
Wholesale Trade300 (92.9%)23 (7.1%)
Retail Trade963 (40.3%)1,429 (59.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing748 (82.3%)161 (17.7%)
Utilities134 (75.7%)43 (24.3%)
Information112 (80.6%)27 (19.4%)
Finance & Insurance194 (29.9%)455 (70.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing185 (66.3%)94 (33.7%)
Professional & Scientific234 (41.5%)330 (58.5%)
Enterprise Management15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support256 (70.5%)107 (29.5%)
Educational Services836 (35.4%)1,524 (64.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance659 (20.5%)2,554 (79.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation214 (79.8%)54 (20.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services800 (42.6%)1,078 (57.4%)
Public Administration634 (53.0%)562 (47.0%)
Total9,865 (50.3%)9,739 (49.7%)

Education in Roswell

School Enrollment in Roswell

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,652 students in Roswell are middle school (2,950 | 23.3%), college / undergraduate (2,780 | 22.0%), and elementary school (2,599 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Roswell
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8837.0%
Kindergarten6024.8%
Elementary School2,59920.5%
Middle School2,95023.3%
High School2,58820.5%
College / Undergraduate2,78022.0%
Graduate / Professional2502.0%
Total12,652100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Roswell

Out of a total of 12,652 students who are enrolled in schools in Roswell, 1,910 (15.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,742 (84.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 500 (37.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,931 (94.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Roswell
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds518 (79.4%)134 (20.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,931 (94.5%)170 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,308 (92.2%)280 (7.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,702 (80.5%)411 (19.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds822 (62.2%)500 (37.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds459 (70.5%)192 (29.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds504 (81.0%)118 (19.0%)
35 Years and over500 (82.9%)103 (17.1%)
Total10,742 (84.9%)1,910 (15.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Roswell

Education (1,079 | 17.2%), science & technology (823 | 13.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (720 | 11.5%), business (660 | 10.5%), and social sciences (433 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 6,269 individuals in Roswell who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Roswell
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics891.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural72011.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1903.0%
Psychology2564.1%
Social Sciences4336.9%
Engineering3365.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies450.7%
Science & Technology82313.1%
Business66010.5%
Education1,07917.2%
Literature & Languages1602.5%
Liberal Arts & History3856.1%
Visual & Performing Arts3165.0%
Communications3766.0%
Arts & Humanities4016.4%
Total6,269100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Roswell

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Roswell

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Roswell are males with 2 vehicles (4,493, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,770, making up 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Roswell
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle116 (1.2%)131 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle1,417 (14.8%)2,409 (26.1%)
2 Vehicles4,493 (47.1%)3,770 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles2,137 (22.4%)1,738 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles1,017 (10.6%)776 (8.4%)
5 or more Vehicles365 (3.8%)404 (4.4%)
Total9,545 (100.0%)9,228 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Roswell

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Roswell are 10 to 14 minutes (4,938 commuters, 26.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (4,257 commuters, 23.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,582 commuters, 19.3%).
Commute Time in Roswell
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9975.4%
5 to 9 Minutes3,58219.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4,93826.7%
15 to 19 Minutes4,25723.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,4327.7%
25 to 29 Minutes3491.9%
30 to 34 Minutes8744.7%
35 to 39 Minutes740.4%
40 to 44 Minutes3932.1%
45 to 59 Minutes8364.5%
60 to 89 Minutes4142.2%
90 or more Minutes3852.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Roswell

The most common commute times in Roswell are 10 to 14 minutes (2,170 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,768 commuters, 30.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Roswell
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes476 (5.0%)521 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,902 (20.0%)1,680 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,170 (22.9%)2,768 (30.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,889 (19.9%)2,368 (26.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes643 (6.8%)789 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes207 (2.2%)142 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes541 (5.7%)333 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes29 (0.3%)45 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes293 (3.1%)100 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes738 (7.8%)98 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes299 (3.2%)115 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes309 (3.3%)76 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Roswell

The most frequent times of departure to work in Roswell are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,177, 12.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,068, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Roswell
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,054 (11.1%)533 (5.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM599 (6.3%)133 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM513 (5.4%)341 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,094 (11.5%)366 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM715 (7.5%)434 (4.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,177 (12.4%)1,020 (11.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,039 (10.9%)2,068 (22.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,012 (10.7%)1,180 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM327 (3.4%)563 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM483 (5.1%)667 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM210 (2.2%)403 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM251 (2.6%)182 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM548 (5.8%)510 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM474 (5.0%)635 (7.0%)
Total9,496 (100.0%)9,035 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Roswell

Occupancy by Ownership in Roswell

Of the total 17,438 dwellings in Roswell, owner-occupied units account for 11,221 (64.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,217 (35.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Roswell
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,22164.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,21735.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units17,438100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Roswell

Occupancy by Household Size in Roswell
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,41431.0%
2-Person Household4,88828.0%
3-Person Household2,57914.8%
4+ Person Household4,55726.1%
Total Housing Units17,438100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Roswell

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Roswell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,764 (51.0%)2,650 (48.9%)
2-Person Household3,595 (73.6%)1,293 (26.5%)
3-Person Household1,614 (62.6%)965 (37.4%)
4+ Person Household3,248 (71.3%)1,309 (28.7%)
Total Housing Units11,221 (64.3%)6,217 (35.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Roswell

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Roswell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,576 (54.2%)1,332 (45.8%)
High School Diploma2,817 (66.1%)1,442 (33.9%)
College/Associate Degree4,262 (63.7%)2,424 (36.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,566 (71.6%)1,019 (28.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Roswell

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Roswell
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,38219.4%
35 to 44 Years2,65115.2%
45 to 54 Years2,99317.2%
55 to 64 Years3,36319.3%
65 to 74 Years2,98217.1%
75 to 84 Years1,4918.6%
85 Years and Over5763.3%
Total17,438100.0%

Housing Finances in Roswell

Median Income by Occupancy in Roswell

Median Income by Occupancy in Roswell
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,221 (64.3%)$58,028
Renter-Occupied6,217 (35.6%)$34,607
Average17,438 (100.0%)$48,298

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Roswell

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Roswell
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000437 (3.9%)313 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999188 (1.7%)345 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999683 (6.1%)665 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999580 (5.2%)743 (11.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999643 (5.7%)214 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999968 (8.6%)861 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,563 (13.9%)985 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,593 (14.2%)1,228 (19.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,440 (12.8%)488 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,565 (14.0%)177 (2.9%)
$150,000 or more1,561 (13.9%)198 (3.2%)
Total11,221 (100.0%)6,217 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Roswell

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Roswell
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,748 (15.6%)367 (5.9%)
$300 to $4992,499 (22.3%)476 (7.7%)
$500 to $7992,241 (20.0%)1,721 (27.7%)
$800 to $9991,325 (11.8%)1,322 (21.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,889 (16.8%)1,303 (21.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999912 (8.1%)480 (7.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499252 (2.2%)98 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999182 (1.6%)17 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more173 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,221 (100.0%)6,217 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Roswell

Housing Structures in Roswell

Housing Structures in Roswell
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13,50277.4%
Single Unit, Attached4592.6%
2 Unit Apartments5683.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5823.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2671.5%
10 or more Apartments1,0175.8%
Mobile Home / Other1,0436.0%
Total17,438100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Roswell

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Roswell
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,134 (75.1%)3,368 (24.9%)
Single Unit, Attached303 (66.0%)156 (34.0%)
2 Unit Apartments24 (4.2%)544 (95.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)582 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22 (8.2%)245 (91.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,017 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other738 (70.8%)305 (29.2%)
Total11,221 (64.3%)6,217 (35.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Roswell

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Roswell
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (0.1%)353 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms279 (2.5%)894 (14.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,115 (27.8%)3,101 (49.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,151 (45.9%)1,490 (24.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,668 (23.8%)379 (6.1%)
Total11,221 (100.0%)6,217 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Roswell

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Roswell
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,431 (57.3%)2,494 (40.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas170 (1.5%)93 (1.5%)
Electricity4,528 (40.4%)3,565 (57.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)24 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels82 (0.7%)16 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used10 (0.1%)25 (0.4%)
Total11,221 (100.0%)6,217 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Roswell

Household Vehicle Usage in Roswell
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle320 (2.9%)881 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle2,971 (26.5%)3,251 (52.3%)
2 Vehicles4,653 (41.5%)1,396 (22.5%)
3 or more Vehicles3,277 (29.2%)689 (11.1%)
Total11,221 (100.0%)6,217 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Roswell

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Roswell

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,7325,489
Median Property Value$105,200$151,500
Median Household Income$45,635$840
Monthly Housing Costs$382$142
Real Estate Taxes$646$431

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Roswell

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Roswell
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,021 (17.8%)166 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,754 (30.6%)1,244 (22.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,441 (42.6%)3,446 (62.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999434 (7.6%)451 (8.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99970 (1.2%)57 (1.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99912 (0.2%)14 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)111 (2.0%)
Total5,732 (100.0%)5,489 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Roswell

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Roswell
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000356 (6.2%)22 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,291 (22.5%)269 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999644 (11.2%)615 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999855 (14.9%)324 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999715 (12.5%)708 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999524 (9.1%)878 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999626 (10.9%)916 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more721 (12.6%)939 (17.1%)
Total5,732 (100.0%)5,489 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Roswell

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Roswell
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,434 (42.5%)73,578 (1,340.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,053 (18.4%)2,601 (47.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x670 (11.7%)1,016 (18.5%)
4.0x or more1,488 (26.0%)413 (7.5%)
Total5,732 (100.0%)5,489 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Roswell

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Roswell
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,306 (57.7%)93 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,081 (18.9%)1,856 (33.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,000 (17.4%)1,648 (30.0%)
Total5,732 (100.0%)5,489 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Roswell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roswell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roswell
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,758 (95.4%)181 (4.6%)
6 to 18 Years8,590 (92.5%)691 (7.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,834 (79.8%)971 (20.2%)
26 to 34 Years4,601 (83.5%)912 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,898 (86.0%)795 (14.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,019 (91.4%)474 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years5,093 (91.3%)488 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,095 (99.7%)14 (0.3%)
75 Years and older2,966 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42,854 (90.4%)4,526 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Roswell

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Roswell
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,758 (95.4%)181 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,590 (92.5%)691 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,834 (79.8%)971 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Roswell

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Roswell
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,726 (90.7%)898 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99910,214 (92.1%)875 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,725 (91.4%)731 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,991 (90.5%)525 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over10,106 (88.5%)1,311 (11.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roswell

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roswell
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,767 (70.3%)1,191 (30.2%)
6 to 18 Years5,571 (60.0%)3,487 (37.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,213 (46.1%)1,910 (39.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,163 (39.2%)2,715 (49.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,536 (44.6%)2,772 (48.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,867 (34.0%)3,428 (62.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,530 (45.3%)3,131 (56.1%)
65 to 74 Years4,030 (98.1%)1,946 (47.4%)
75 Years and over2,959 (99.8%)1,700 (57.3%)
Total26,636 (56.2%)22,280 (47.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Roswell

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Roswell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years488 (9.9%)387 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years486 (8.3%)757 (14.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,095 (26.5%)2,188 (24.7%)
65 to 74 Years862 (44.6%)853 (39.2%)
75 Years and over727 (53.8%)850 (52.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Roswell

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Roswell: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years40 (0.7%)120 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years287 (3.6%)116 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years330 (17.1%)205 (9.4%)
75 Years and over329 (24.3%)282 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Roswell: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years57 (1.2%)184 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years161 (2.8%)117 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years591 (7.5%)270 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years142 (7.3%)190 (8.7%)
75 Years and over130 (9.6%)227 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Roswell: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years444 (9.0%)252 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years149 (2.5%)372 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years652 (8.2%)614 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years250 (12.9%)215 (9.9%)
75 Years and over201 (14.9%)236 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Roswell: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years86 (1.8%)122 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years79 (1.3%)64 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,048 (13.2%)1,715 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years444 (23.0%)594 (27.3%)
75 Years and over528 (39.1%)709 (43.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Roswell: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years57 (1.2%)68 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years61 (1.0%)54 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years402 (5.1%)455 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years187 (9.7%)281 (12.9%)
75 Years and over239 (17.7%)277 (17.2%)

Technology Access in Roswell

Computing Device Access in Roswell

Computing Device Access in Roswell
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,26864.6%
Smartphone13,90379.7%
Tablet9,38253.8%
No Computing Device2,22912.8%
Total17,438100.0%

Internet Access in Roswell

Internet Access in Roswell
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet630.4%
Broadband Home9,23452.9%
Cellular Data Only2,41613.9%
Satellite Internet1,5328.8%
No Internet4,63426.6%
Total17,438100.0%

Roswell Summary

Roswell, New Mexico is a city located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Chaves County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located near the Pecos River and is the center of a large farming and ranching area. Roswell is known for its UFO history, as it was the site of an alleged UFO crash in 1947.

Geography

Roswell is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, at an elevation of 3,945 feet (1,202 m). The city is located in the Pecos Valley, which is a large alluvial valley that is bordered by the Capitan Mountains to the east and the San Andres Mountains to the west. The city is located near the Pecos River, which is a tributary of the Rio Grande. The climate in Roswell is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Roswell is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The city is home to a large number of dairy farms, as well as a number of other agricultural operations. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing and industrial operations, including a large number of food processing plants. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Roswell was 48,366. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 1.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Roswell was $30,912, and the median income for a family was $37,845. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

The area that is now Roswell was first settled in the late 1800s by ranchers and farmers. The city was founded in 1869 and was named after the nearby Pecos River. The city was incorporated in 1891 and was named the county seat of Chaves County in 1893.
In 1947, Roswell gained international attention when an alleged UFO crash occurred near the city. The incident has been the subject of much speculation and debate, and has become a major part of the city's history.
In the 1950s, Roswell experienced a period of rapid growth, as the city became a center for the oil and gas industry. The city also became a center for the aerospace industry, as the nearby Walker Air Force Base was established in 1951. The base was closed in 1967, but the city continued to grow, as the oil and gas industry remained strong.
Today, Roswell is a thriving city with a diverse economy. The city is home to a number of businesses, including a number of manufacturing and industrial operations, as well as a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Roswell Museum and Art Center, the International UFO Museum and Research Center, and the Roswell Convention and Civic Center.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Roswell?
Total Population of Roswell is 48,035.
What is the Total Male Population of Roswell?
Total Male Population of Roswell is 23,937.
What is the Total Female Population of Roswell?
Total Female Population of Roswell is 24,098.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Roswell?
There are 99.33 Males per 100 Females in Roswell.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Roswell?
There are 100.67 Females per 100 Males in Roswell.
What is the Median Population Age in Roswell?
Median Population Age in Roswell is 35.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Roswell
Average Family Size in Roswell is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Roswell
Average Household Size in Roswell is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Roswell?
Per Capita income in Roswell is $25,906.
What is the Median Family Income in Roswell?
Median Family Income in Roswell is $57,490.
What is the Median Household income in Roswell?
Median Household Income in Roswell is $48,298.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Roswell?
Income or Wage Gap in Roswell is 27.1%.
Women in Roswell earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Roswell?
Family Income Deficit in Roswell is $12,223.
Families that are below poverty line in Roswell earn $12,223 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Roswell?
Inequality or Gini Index in Roswell is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Roswell?
There are 20,749 People in the Labor Forcein in Roswell.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Roswell?
56.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Roswell.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Roswell?
Unemployment Rate in Roswell is 5.4%.