City · Georgia
Roswell, Georgia
Roswell, city, in Fulton County, Georgia. Roswell had 91,505 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 92,833 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 92,621 (±54). GEOID 1367284.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
91,505
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 92,833 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,621 ±54
Median household income
$128,654
±$9,864 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$567,100
±$15,399 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,810
±$34 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Roswell and what county is it in?
Roswell is a city in Fulton County, Georgia. It covers 40.7 square miles of land, 2,279 residents per square mile in 2020.
Roswell is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 92,833 | 100.0% |
| Cobb County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Roswell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 91,505 people lived in Roswell on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 92,833 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 92,621 (±54).
| Measure | Roswell | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,621 ±54 | 1,076,561 | −1,877 |
| Households | 35,540 ±1,424 | 462,481 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.10 | 2.26 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 37,439 ±1,384 | 507,119 | no clear change |
Roswell's population since 2000
From 79,334 in 2000 to 91,505 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Roswell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Roswell?
The median resident of Roswell is 40.5 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.3%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Roswell | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±1.3 | 36.4 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±1.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±1.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.1 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.3% ±2.6 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.4% ±2.8 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.6% ±1.8 pts | 42.1% | −2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2% ±2.1 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±3.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±1.7 pts | 9.5% | −3.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.4 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.0% ±2.1 pts | 58.5% | +7.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.9% ±1.6 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±1.3 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Roswell earn?
Half of Roswell's 35,540 households earn less than $128,654 a year (±$9,864), against $95,292 in Fulton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $122,732 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Roswell | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,654 ±$9,864 | $95,292 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $175,419 ±$7,045 | $145,549 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,386 ±$3,576 | $63,269 | +$4,975 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5% ±1.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4% ±2.5 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.5 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±1.0 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Roswell?
Owners occupy 71.9% of Roswell's occupied homes and renters 28.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $567,100 by its owner (±$15,399). The median renter pays $1,810 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Roswell | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $567,100 ±$15,399 | $458,800 | +$105,959 |
| Median gross rent | $1,810 ±$34 | $1,732 | +$233 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±5.1 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,584 ±$95 | $2,373 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.9% ±2.1 pts | 54.3% | +3.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.1% ±2.1 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Housing units | 37,439 ±1,384 | 507,119 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.6% ±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.5% ±2.3 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±1.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±0.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Roswell building?
Builders took permits for 47 new housing units in Roswell in 2025 (47 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Roswell work and get to work?
55.7% of Roswell's workers drive alone and 32.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Roswell | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±1.3 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.7% ±2.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.2% ±2.4 pts | 29.1% | +21.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±1.0 | 27.7 min | −3.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Roswell?
24 census tracts lie mostly in Roswell, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $60,068 (Tract 114.30) to $204,773 (Tract 115.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 114.23Fulton County | 6,194 | $157,500 |
| Tract 114.19Fulton County | 5,638 | $153,611 |
| Tract 114.38Fulton County | 5,309 | $137,814 |
| Tract 114.16Fulton County | 5,839 | $159,209 |
| Tract 114.31Fulton County | 4,814 | $119,035 |
| Tract 114.17Fulton County | 4,524 | $146,071 |
| Tract 114.32Fulton County | 4,135 | $79,844 |
| Tract 114.30Fulton County | 4,123 | $60,068 |
| Tract 114.35Fulton County | 4,028 | $135,000 |
| Tract 114.39Fulton County | 3,971 | $137,928 |
| Tract 115.05Fulton County | 4,355 | $204,773 |
| Tract 114.41Fulton County | 3,901 | $131,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Roswell) · Census block assignment files
How does Roswell compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Roswell is the 384th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Roswell ranks 14th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 247th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd | 360 |
| Median household income | 14th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 18th | 357 |
| Median home value | 14th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 277th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th | 343 |
| Median age | 92nd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 80th | 354 |
| Work from home | 8th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 163rd | 359 |
Roswell's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Roswell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Roswell?
4 of the 57 figures for Roswell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Roswell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Roswell.