Roosevelt County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Roosevelt County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Roosevelt County, New Mexico has a population of 18,928, the 21st most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $52,685 and the median home value is $135,800. The poverty rate is 21.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Roosevelt County Quick Facts

Population 18,928

Median Household Income $52,685

Median Home Value $135,800

Poverty Rate 21.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 32.3 years

Homeownership Rate 60.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%

High School Graduation 86.4%

Cities/Places 5

Population 18,928 21st of 33

Median Income $52,685 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.9%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Roosevelt County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,002	18,928	-0.4%
Median household income	$52,445	$52,685	+0.5%
Median home value	$136,000	$135,800	-0.1%

Median Household Income

Roosevelt

$52,685

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Roosevelt

$135,800

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 20.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

9.8%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

6.1%

$50K-$60K

10.2%

$60K-$75K

13.2%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

1.8%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.7%

Renter 39.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $898/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.1%

18-34

28.4%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

18.9%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Roosevelt County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Portales	11,968	$50,555	28.1%	$133,400
Elida	165	$67,917	12.7%	$49,500
Floyd	134	$51,250	0.0%	N/A
Causey	122	N/A	9.8%	$61,000
Dora	44	$108,750	27.3%	$225,000

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Population Overview

Roosevelt County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 18,928. It is the 21st most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roosevelt County is 32.3 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roosevelt County is $52,685. This is 18% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. 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 5.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $135,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Roosevelt County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Roosevelt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 44.8%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roosevelt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Roosevelt County has a population of 18,928, making it the 21st most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Roosevelt County?

The median household income in Roosevelt County is $52,685 with a poverty rate of 21.9%.

How many cities are in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Roosevelt County contains 5 Census-designated places.