Roswell, NM Demographics

A map of Roswell's Population by Race

Roswell, New Mexico had a population of 48,422 in 2020. It was 35.1% White, 1.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 58.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Roswell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Roswell's White Population

16,996 residents of Roswell identify as White, or 35.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Roswell roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is ranked #255 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Roswell is more White than neighboring Midway (21.1% White), Dexter (16.6% White), Hagerman (23.9% White), Lake Arthur (22.5% White), and Morningside (13.2% White).

Roswell's Black Population

826 residents of Roswell identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Roswell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Roswell is more Black than neighboring Midway (0.6% Black), Dexter (0.2% Black), Hagerman (0% Black), Lake Arthur (0% Black), and Morningside (0.7% Black).

Roswell's Asian Population

552 residents of Roswell identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Roswell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Roswell is more Asian than neighboring Midway (0% Asian), Dexter (0.1% Asian), Hagerman (0.2% Asian), Lake Arthur (0.5% Asian), and Morningside (0.3% Asian).

Roswell's Hispanic Population

28,481 residents of Roswell identify as Hispanic, or 58.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Roswell slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is ranked #181 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Roswell is less Hispanic than neighboring Midway (75.9% Hispanic), Dexter (80% Hispanic), Hagerman (75% Hispanic), Lake Arthur (74.9% Hispanic), and Morningside (83.4% Hispanic).

Roswell's Native American/Other Population

539 residents of Roswell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Roswell slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is ranked #348 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Roswell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hagerman (0.3% Native American/Other), Lake Arthur (0.8% Native American/Other), and Morningside (0% Native American/Other). Roswell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (1.2% Native American/Other), and Dexter (1.4% Native American/Other).

Roswell's Multiracial Population

1,028 residents of Roswell identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Roswell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Roswell is ranked #290 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Roswell is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (1.1% Multiracial), Dexter (1.8% Multiracial), Hagerman (0.6% Multiracial), and Lake Arthur (1.3% Multiracial). Roswell is less Multiracial than neighboring Morningside (2.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.