Roosevelt County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Roosevelt County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 19,002. It is the 21st most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roosevelt County is 32.0 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roosevelt County is $52,445. This is 16% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $136,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Roosevelt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Roosevelt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 44.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.