Roswell

A city in Chaves County, New Mexico — population 47,596 as of 2020.

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Roswell by the numbers

Population 47,596Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 29.72 sq mi (76.96 km²), 0.06 sq mi water
Median age: 37.1
Households: 17,838
Persons per household: 2.6
Median household income: $51,583
Median house value: $152,600

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: CITY MANAGER
Address: 425 N RICHARDSON AVE, ROSWELL, NM 88201

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