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Roswell, NM

Founded 1869Chaves CountyElev. 1,089 m
Population
47,823
Median home
$139,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Roswell

Roswell is a city in New Mexico with about 47,823 residents. Roswell was founded in 1869 and sits in Chaves County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $50,294. Homes carry a median value of $139,200, and about 66% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (61.1%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
47,823
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$50,294
Per-capita income
$28,418
Poverty rate
24.2%
High-school grad or higher
81%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
17.5 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White33.6%
Hispanic or Latino61.1%
Black1.7%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.8%
Service23.6%
Sales & office19.6%
Production, transportation & material moving14.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$139,200
Median gross rent
$840/mo
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median year built
1968
Households
17,886
Avg. household size
2.58

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Roswell has 22 public schools — 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading37%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GODDARD HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ROSWELL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
UNIVERSITY HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BERRENDO MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MESA MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SIERRA MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
BERRENDO ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYElementary
EAST GRAND PLAINS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
EL CAPITAN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime139% above national
Roswell922
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime52% above national
Roswell2,961
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Roswell Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Roswell.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Chaves County
DroughtRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Roswell is in Chaves County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Roswell was founded in 1869 and sits in Chaves County. Elevation ~1,089 m.

Map of Roswell
Roswell, NM
Where Roswell is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmington
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Massey, Louise, HouseSaunders-Crosby HouseWhite, James Phelps, HouseGoddard, Robert H., HouseDiamond A RanchMillhiser--Baker FarmGarrett, Patrick Floyd, HouseMilne--Bush Ranch
Notable people from Roswell
Demi MooreJohn DenverAustin St. JohnSusan GrahamRay CrawfordGeorge YoungJ. Z. KnightDoris HillBill SmithJoe Skeen
People searches in Roswell
Michael Smith (7)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Artesia (37 mi)Ruidoso Downs (62 mi)Ruidoso (66 mi)Carlsbad (69 mi)Lovington (74 mi)Portales (87 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Roswell, NM (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Roswell, New Mexico.

Charles E Thompson, 57
Roswell · 88203
Christopher Rodriguez-Ayala, 40
Roswell · 88201
AKA Christopher Ayala, Christopher Rodriguez Ayala
Christopher Rodriguez-Ayala, 40
Roswell · Sampson County · 88201
Richard Jasso Garcia, 59
Roswell · 88203
AKA Richard J Garcia, Richard Jasso Jr Garcia
Robert Ortega Rodriguez, 62
Roswell · 88203
AKA Robert O Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez
John Gabriel Ramirez, 38
Roswell · Chaves County · 88203
AKA John Ramirez, John Gabriel Ramirez
Johnathan Wayne Daniel Clark, 43
Roswell · Chaves County · 88203
AKA Johnathan Wayne Clark, Jonathan Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Roswell — frequently asked

What is the population of Roswell, New Mexico?
Roswell has a population of about 47,823, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Roswell?
The median home value in Roswell is $139,200, and the median gross rent is $840/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Roswell safe? What is the crime rate?
Roswell Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 922 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Roswell face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chaves County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including drought, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Roswell?
Roswell has 22 public schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Roswell?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Roswell. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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