Roosevelt County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,928 | — | #1,937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,685 | -29.9% | #2,621 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,800 | -51.8% | #2,445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $898 | -22.8% | #1,455 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +73.4% | #2,831 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Roosevelt County has a population of 18,928, making it the #1,937 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Roosevelt County is $52,685, ranking #2,621 out of 3,222 counties — 29.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Roosevelt County is $135,800 (-51.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $898/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.7%.
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88.7% of residents in Roosevelt County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Roosevelt County, New Mexico has a total population of 18,928, making it the 1,937th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Roosevelt County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Roosevelt County is $52,685, which ranks #2,621 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Roosevelt County is $135,800, 51.8% below the national median. Renters in Roosevelt County pay a median gross rent of $898 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Roosevelt County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.8 min.
Roosevelt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (44.8%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
All data for Roosevelt County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.