County · New Mexico
Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Roosevelt County had 18,615 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 35041.
Roosevelt County is one of the 2 counties of the Clovis, NM micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,615
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,191 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,928
Median household income
$52,685
±$5,040 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$135,800
±$13,723 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$898
±$75 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Roosevelt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,191 residents in Roosevelt County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,615 for July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,928 over 2,446 square miles of land.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,928 | 2,120,246 | +40 |
| Households | 7,441±266 | 837,414 | +627 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.09 | 2.48 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 8,577±22 | 956,964 | no clear change |
Roosevelt County's population since 2000
From 18,018 in 2000 to 18,615 in 2025: up 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Portales with 11,734 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Portales | 12,137 | $50,555 |
|---|---|---|
| ElidaGEOID 3523000 | 166 | $67,917 |
| DoraGEOID 3521180 | 117 | $108,750 |
| FloydGEOID 3526570 | 86 | $51,250 |
| CauseyGEOID 3512850 | 68 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Roosevelt County?
The median resident of Roosevelt County is 32.3 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.8%. 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3±0.6 | 39.4 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1%±0.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0%±0.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.8% | 48.4% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.1%±0.6 pts | 36.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.3%±2.1 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.3%±2.4 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±2.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±2.3 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4%±3.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.2%±3.5 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±2.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9%±2.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Roosevelt County earn?
Half of Roosevelt County's 7,441 households earn less than $52,685 a year (±$5,040), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $52,553 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,685±$5,040 | $64,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,592±$5,420 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,975±$1,719 | $36,218 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8%±3.3 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.5%±7.1 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.2%±4.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±3.2 pts | 86.5% | – |
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 Roosevelt County?
Owners occupy 60.7% of Roosevelt County's occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 by its owner (±$13,723). The median renter pays $898 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,800±$13,723 | $248,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $898±$75 | $1,067 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7%±8.4 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,371±$108 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7%±4.2 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,577±22 | 956,964 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0%±5.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±3.8 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2%±3.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 Roosevelt County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Roosevelt County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Roosevelt County get to work?
81.0% of Roosevelt County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±3.2 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | −3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0%±4.4 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±3.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±2.0 pts | 12.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.7 min±1.3 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
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 are Roosevelt County's census tracts?
Roosevelt County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,856 (Tract 3) to $75,250 (Tract 4.02).
| Tract 135041000100 | 4,164±568 | $51,331 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 235041000200 | 3,649±603 | $48,310 |
| Tract 335041000300 | 4,260±558 | $46,856 |
| Tract 4.0135041000401 | 3,232±382 | $49,623 |
| Tract 4.0235041000402 | 3,623±496 | $75,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Roosevelt County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 33 |
| Median household income | 19th of 32 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 33 |
| Median age | 32nd of 33 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Roosevelt County 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' school search.