Roswell, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Roswell | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,487 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2249.7 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.10% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 35,497 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Roswell grew by 10.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 93,219 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Roswell has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Roswell | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,046 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.17% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Roswell is about 65% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Roswell | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $445,404 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,725 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.0% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Roswell is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,725 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Roswell spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Roswell | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.5 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,133 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 29.5% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,630 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,992 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Roswell is about the same as in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Roswell has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Roswell | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.1% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Roswell has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Roswell | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roswell, Georgia.
What is the population of Roswell, Georgia?
The population of Roswell, Georgia is 94,487, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Roswell, Georgia?
The population density of Roswell, Georgia is 2249.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Roswell, Georgia?
The median household income in Roswell, Georgia is $123,046, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Roswell, Georgia?
The median home price in Roswell, Georgia is $445,404, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Roswell, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Roswell, Georgia is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.