Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 20.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 172 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,176 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 1,406 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 2,141 (21.4%) |
| Bachelors | 838 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,274 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,473 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,045 ▼ 51% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,535 |
| Vacant Units | 1,308 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Roosevelt County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,057 residents. With a median age of 31.33, it is a relatively young county.
Roosevelt County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,472 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Roosevelt County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $136,045 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $859. Homeownership rates are high at 61.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Roosevelt County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Roosevelt County, NM is a working-class area in New Mexico. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88115 | Dora | 11 | $71,875 | — | — | 0.0% | 27.3% |
| 88116 | Elida | 394 | $51,414 | $55,600 | — | 2.2% | 32.6% |
| 88118 | Floyd | 245 | $55,000 | $221,700 | $675 | 0.0% | 17.3% |
| 88130 | Portales | 17,865 | $52,420 | $136,600 | $865 | 5.6% | 31.2% |
| 88132 | Rogers | 360 | $53,929 | $138,300 | $732 | 10.3% | 48.1% |