Roswell, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
47,941
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
19.7%
Median Home
$105,100
Median Income
$43,372
Median Rent
$778
Roswell SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
9
Roswell, NM Crime Report
2,197
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,622.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
86.62%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roswell / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,197 | 4,622.1 | 3,945.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 404 | 849.9 | 832.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 9 | 18.9 | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 36 | 75.7 | 111.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 298 | 626.9 | 650.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,793 | 3,772.1 | 3,112.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 301 | 633.2 | 696.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,362 | 2,865.4 | 1,988.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 130 | 273.5 | 427.2 | 219.9 |
Roswell, NM Cost Of Living
84
Roswell's Overall Cost Of Living
Roswell's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Roswell | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 87 | 100 | |
Roswell, NM Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Phil Campbell | CC BY 2.0
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Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia User Juliana Halvorson | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Juliana Halvorson | GFDL
Rankings for Roswell in New Mexico
Map Of Roswell, NM
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Population over time in Roswell
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 47,941 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 48,186 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 48,163 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 48,407 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 48,553 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 48,568 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 48,423 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 48,167 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 47,881 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 47,414 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roswell
| Race | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.5% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 58.3% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Roswell
| Gender | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roswell for adults over 25
| Education | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Roswell, New Mexico
| Income | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.1% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
