Population 106,906 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roswell
Household size in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Roswell average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.67 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Roswell skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Roswell: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Roswell has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Georgia cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Roswell
Renters in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Roswell own their homes; 25.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly three in ten owners (28.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Roswell than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. Roswell has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Georgia cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Roswell is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Atlanta area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,221 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,311 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,702 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,105 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$885 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Roswell costs $2,105 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $885 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Roswell
Bachelor's degrees in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.4% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Roswell is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Roswell: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Roswell
| Period | Roswell | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Roswell runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Roswell compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 2.76 | 42.2 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,105 | 66.5% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Mountain Park | 2.84 | 51.0 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 1986 | $1,778 | 72.2% | 98.8% | 0.5% |
| Alpharetta | 2.76 | 42.0 | 6.8% | 31.5% | 5.5% | 1999 | $2,228 | 69.5% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Sandy Springs | 2.02 | 37.8 | 8.2% | 49.8% | 9.1% | 1998 | $2,151 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 8.6% |
| Milton | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.1% | 27.2% | 3.4% | 2002 | $2,337 | 77.7% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Dunwoody | 2.66 | 39.1 | 7.7% | 42.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,164 | 71.8% | 94.6% | 1.9% |
| Johns Creek | 2.89 | 44.2 | 8.1% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 1996 | $2,333 | 72.9% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Woodstock | 2.67 | 41.1 | 10.6% | 23.4% | 5.3% | 1998 | $1,962 | 48.2% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| Doraville | 3.19 | 35.0 | 16.1% | 44.7% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,875 | 28.4% | 72.9% | 2.4% |
| Berkeley Lake | 2.63 | 51.6 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 2.1% | 1989 | $2,218 | 62.0% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
| Marietta | 2.73 | 39.7 | 10.6% | 29.2% | 6.1% | 1984 | $2,012 | 52.9% | 92.5% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Roswell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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