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Roswell, NM
City in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Population
47,638
Land area
29.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,603
ZIP codes
0
Roswell and its ZIP codes
Roswell at a glance
- Roswell is about 92 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $51,583, 19% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (38% below New Mexico) and median rent is $876 a month.
Local data for Roswell, NM
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools20
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices3
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants154
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies5
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Roswell, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,583
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (23,426), German Americans (3,071), Irish Americans (2,686).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaves County. PPP loans are for Roswell.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,083
21,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$460M
FY 2026, $7,056 per person
How people get to work
Roswell, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roswell, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
694
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
282
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 23°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roswell, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.6%
U.S. 11.1% +9.5 pts
Cities near Roswell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| DexterTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HagermanTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roswell, NM in?
- Roswell is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Roswell, NM?
- About 47,638 people live in Roswell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roswell?
- Nearby places include Midway (6.9 mi), Dexter (15 mi), Hagerman (21 mi), Lake Arthur (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023