Roosevelt County Demographics
A map of Roosevelt County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,328 | 48.6% |
Hispanic | 8,397 | 43.8% |
Multiracial | 555 | 2.9% |
Black | 443 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 295 | 1.5% |
Asian | 173 | 0.9% |
Roosevelt County, New Mexico had a population of 19,191 in 2020. It was 48.6% White, 2.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, 43.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Roosevelt County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Roosevelt County is the 21st most populous county of the 33 counties in New Mexico.
Roosevelt County's White Population
9,328 residents of Roosevelt County identify as White, or 48.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Roosevelt County larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Roosevelt County is ranked #10 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Roosevelt County is more White than neighboring Curry County (43.5% White), Bailey County (31.7% White), Cochran County (35.8% White), and Parmer County (32.3% White). Roosevelt County is less White than neighboring De Baca County (57.9% White).
Roosevelt County's Black Population
443 residents of Roosevelt County identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Roosevelt County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Roosevelt County is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Roosevelt County is more Black than neighboring Bailey County (0.7% Black), Parmer County (0.5% Black), and De Baca County (0.2% Black). Roosevelt County is less Black than neighboring Curry County (5.2% Black), and Cochran County (2.4% Black).
Roosevelt County's Asian Population
173 residents of Roosevelt County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Roosevelt County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Roosevelt County is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Roosevelt County is more Asian than neighboring Bailey County (0.1% Asian), Cochran County (0% Asian), Parmer County (0.1% Asian), and De Baca County (0.2% Asian). Roosevelt County is less Asian than neighboring Curry County (1.5% Asian).
Roosevelt County's Hispanic Population
8,397 residents of Roosevelt County identify as Hispanic, or 43.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Roosevelt County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Roosevelt County is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Roosevelt County is more Hispanic than neighboring De Baca County (38.5% Hispanic). Roosevelt County is less Hispanic than neighboring Curry County (45% Hispanic), Bailey County (65.8% Hispanic), Cochran County (60% Hispanic), and Parmer County (65.9% Hispanic).
Roosevelt County's Native American/Other Population
295 residents of Roosevelt County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Roosevelt County slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Roosevelt County is ranked #18 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Roosevelt County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Curry County (1% Native American/Other), Bailey County (0.7% Native American/Other), Cochran County (0.2% Native American/Other), Parmer County (0.5% Native American/Other), and De Baca County (0.5% Native American/Other).
Roosevelt County's Multiracial Population
555 residents of Roosevelt County identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Roosevelt County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Roosevelt County is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Roosevelt County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bailey County (1% Multiracial), Cochran County (1.6% Multiracial), Parmer County (0.6% Multiracial), and De Baca County (2.7% Multiracial). Roosevelt County is less Multiracial than neighboring Curry County (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.