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Roswell, NM


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Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico, in Chaves county, is 147 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 160 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 45,293 people lived in Roswell.

The People and Families of Roswell

In Roswell, about 52% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Roswell, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roswell had a median family income of $31,724.

Political Inclinations

Roswell residents donated more money ($38,622) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Roswell Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Roswell are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Roswell, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Roswell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRoswell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRoswell Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Roswell Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Roswell Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Roswell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roswell, NM

Comparing Roswell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty14
People in Middle Class or Better15
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime13

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