Economy & Jobs — Roswell, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,583 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,418 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 20,832 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.4% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 46 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Accounting Firms | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Home Health | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
