Census ACS · #528 μSA
Roswell Metro Area
The Roswell, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 64,446 residents. The median household income is $52,029 and the median home value is $141,900.
64,446
Population
11
People / sq mi
$52,029
Median Income
$141,900
Median Home Value
The Roswell CBSA covers 6,067 sq mi of land at 10.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
Economy & Income
$52,029
Median Household Income
$28,273
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$141,900
Median Home Value
$838
Median Rent
68.7%
Homeownership
Education
80.9%
High School+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.0%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
29.2%
Foreign Born
Roswell spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Roswell, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 64,446 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #528 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Roswell metro area is $52,029, with a per capita income of $28,273.
The Roswell, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Roswell, Nm CBSA (40740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.