Roswell, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
47,751
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
20.7%
Median Home
$110,000
Median Income
$45,493
Median Rent
$819
Roswell SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
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
97.02%
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 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 404 | 849.9 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 9 | 18.9 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 36 | 75.7 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 298 | 626.9 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,793 | 3,772.1 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 301 | 633.2 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,362 | 2,865.4 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 130 | 273.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Roswell, NM Cost Of Living
80
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 | 80 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 91 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47,751 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 48,186 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 48,163 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 48,407 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 48,553 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 48,568 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 48,423 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 48,167 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 47,881 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 47,414 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roswell
| Race | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.6% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 59.4% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Roswell
| Gender | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roswell for adults over 25
| Education | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 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 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
