Roswell, NM Metro Area is a thriving community located in the Southwestern United States. With a population of 65,014 and a population density of 10.67 people per square mile, it is much lower than the national average of 93.29 people per square mile. The area has a variety of businesses, from retail stores to restaurants to local art galleries. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails throughout the city, biking paths along the Pecos River, and parks for family outings. In addition to this, there are many organizations devoted to improving the community such as Keep Roswell Beautiful and United Way of Chaves County. Finally, Roswell has an array of exciting sporting events like Minor League Baseball games at Joe Bauman Ballpark or High School Football games at Goddard High Stadium.
The population in Roswell Metro Area is 65,014. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Roswell Metro Area is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Roswell Metro Area is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Roswell Metro Area
- 45.2% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 21.9% have children, but are single
Race in Roswell Metro Area
- 40.4% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 55.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander