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Roosevelt County, New Mexico had an estimated 18,713 residents on July 1, 2024, down 2.5 percent since the 2020 census base of 19,193, across 2,447 square miles. County output reached $949.2 m in 2024, 330 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 14 7(a) approvals worth $7.7 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Roosevelt County
How many people live in Roosevelt County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202418,928
- Households7,441
- Average household size2.54
- Median household income$52,685
- Median age32.3
- Median gross rent$898 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$135,800
- Home value to household income2.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income20.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher21.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree9.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over11,112
- Population under 184,745
- Share under 1825.1 percent
- Population 65 and over2,840
- Share 65 and over15.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6411,343
- Civilian labor force8,914
- Unemployment rate5.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over62.8 percent
- Rank by population among New Mexico counties21st of 33
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1937th of 3,222
Roosevelt County is the 21st largest of 33 New Mexico counties by population. A median home costs 2.6 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 25.1 percent against 15.0 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Roosevelt County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202418,713
- Census 2020 base population19,193
- Population change since the 2020 census base-2.50 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-166
- Births, 2024216
- Deaths, 2024211
- Natural change, 20245
- Net domestic migration, 2024-178
- Net international migration, 20247
- Total net migration, 2024-171
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-537
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2631st of 3,144
The county has lost 2.50 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. More people left than moved in during 2024 and births over deaths did not make up the difference, so the population fell.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Roosevelt County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving550
- People arriving, from those returns980
- Tax returns filed by households leaving604
- Net household movement-54
- Adjusted gross income arriving$20.2 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-5.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$36,755
- Average income of a leaving household$42,980
- Largest single originCurry County (148 households)
- Largest single destinationCurry County (143 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry County | 148 | 249 | $5.2 m |
| Foreign - APO/FPO ZIPs | 28 | 57 | $1.2 m |
Households arriving report $6,225 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Curry County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Roosevelt County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$949.2 m
- County GDP, 2023$908.3 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 20244.5 percent
- GDP change over five years40.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the New Mexico areas BEA publishes19th of 33
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1885th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$50,149
Output grew 4.5 percent in the latest year and 40.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Roosevelt County
- Covered employment, annual average5,935
- Establishments reporting480
- Average annual pay$45,232
- Average weekly wage$870
- Retail trade, employment663
- Retail trade, average annual pay$33,961
- Accommodation and food services, employment658
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$18,904
- Manufacturing, employment429
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$49,809
- Transportation and warehousing, employment251
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$57,461
- Construction, employment181
- Finance and insurance, employment115
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 663 | 43 | $33,961 |
| Accommodation and food services | 658 | 32 | $18,904 |
| Manufacturing | 429 | 18 | $49,809 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 251 | 26 | $57,461 |
| Construction | 181 | 46 | $35,452 |
| Finance and insurance | 115 | 29 | $52,890 |
| Utilities | 86 | 8 | $84,124 |
| Other services, except public administration | 78 | 22 | $34,348 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 663 jobs, 11.2 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Roosevelt County?
- Establishments, all industries330
- Employment at those establishments3,614
- Annual payroll$146.5 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.4
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Roosevelt County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202431
- Declared construction value permitted$4.7 m
- Single family units authorized31
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$152,980
- Units authorized per 1,000 households4.2
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Roosevelt County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded14
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$7.7 m
- Average 7(a) approval$552,236
- Median 7(a) approval$281,500
- Largest single approval$2,345,900
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)88
- Jobs per approval6.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active4
- Distinct industries receiving approvals11
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer14.3 percent
- Loans on real estate terms2
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter9
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals14.3 percent
- Most active lenderThe Bank of Clovis (7)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$601,000
- Average 504 approval$300,500
- Median 504 approval$300,500
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval6.5
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved21.6
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$8.3 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Roosevelt County
Do SBA loans in Roosevelt County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure8
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Cancelled4
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Roosevelt County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Portales, approvals11
- Alamogordo, approvals2
- Elida, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Portales | 11 | $2,991,600 |
| Alamogordo | 2 | $4,691,800 |
| Elida | 1 | $47,900 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Roosevelt County?
- Land area2,447 sq mi
- Rank by land area among New Mexico counties24th of 33
- Width, east to west51.9 mi
- Height, north to south71.5 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land8
- Establishments per square mile0.13
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Roosevelt County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Roosevelt County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 350053
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP2
- NFIP participation rate33.3 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 9
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Roosevelt County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Roosevelt County (community 350053), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Roosevelt County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 9, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 33.3 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
When a Roosevelt County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Roosevelt County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202418,928
- Households7,441
- Average household size2.54
- Median household income$52,685
- Median age32.3
Common questions
Roosevelt County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?
The Census Bureau estimates 18,713 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 18,928, in 7,441 households, ranking 21st of 33 New Mexico counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Roosevelt County's population growing?
The population has fallen 2.50 percent since the 2020 census base of 19,193, to 18,713 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 216 births against 211 deaths, with net migration of -171. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Roosevelt County?
$52,685. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800, which is 2.6 times income, and median gross rent is $898 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Roosevelt County?
330 establishments, employing 3,614 people with an annual payroll of $146.5 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Roosevelt County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 663 jobs, 11.2 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 5,935 jobs at an average annual pay of $45,232, or $870 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Roosevelt County?
14 7(a) approvals totaling $7.7 m since FY2020, across 4 lenders, with a median approval of $281,500, plus 2 504 approvals worth $601,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Roosevelt County?
31 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $4.7 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Roosevelt County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Roosevelt County come from?
The largest single origin is Curry County, with 148 households. Arriving households report an average income of $36,755 against $42,980 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Roosevelt County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Roosevelt County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Roosevelt.
5 Census places lie wholly or partly in Roosevelt County. All 5 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portales | city | 11,968 | 11 | Wholly in this county |
| Elida | town | 165 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Floyd | village | 134 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Causey | village | 122 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Dora | village | 44 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 2 of the county's 14 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Roosevelt County, the largest being Alamogordo (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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