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Roswell Independent Schools
Roswell Independent Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 57,603. The median household income is $52,985 and the median age is 37.4.
57,603
Population
18
People / sq mi
$52,985
Median Income
37.4
Median Age
Roswell Independent Schools covers 3,185 sq mi of land at 18.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 38.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,985
Median Household Income
$29,606
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$160,100
Median Home Value
$877
Median Rent
70.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
82.0%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roswell Independent Schools serves a community with a population of 57,603 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in Roswell Independent Schools is $52,985, with a per capita income of $29,606. The poverty rate is 19.2%.
Roswell Independent Schools is 54.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 38.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Roswell Independent Schools, 82.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Roswell Independent Schools is $160,100, with a median rent of $877. The homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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Data for Roswell Independent Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3502250).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.