Economic Development

Roosevelt County is expanding its population resulting in the development of new home sites, and more businesses are moving into the county which means more jobs opportunities and more economical growth for Roosevelt County.

The Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation supports this economical growth. If you are interested in growing your business in Roosevelt County, be sure to visit the RCCDC website.

Agricultural Development Information

Average size of farms: 1867 acres
Corn for grain: 1847 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 46524 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 7120 harvested acres
Vegetables: 1078 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 176 acres

Business Development/Economic Statistics

Roosevelt county offers many incentives to businesses including a community with a willingness to assist you in succeeding your businesses. We also offer:

• a flexible, experienced, and dedicated workforce
• an economic development tax incentive to assist new economic business and industrial development projects
• a breathtaking, diverse landscape
• friendly residents
• warm small town atmosphere
  

County Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,018 people, 6,639 households, and 4,541 families residing in the county. The population density was 3/km (7/mi). There were 7,746 housing units at an average density of 1/km (3/mi). The racial makeup of the county was 74.14% White, 1.65% Black or African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 19.76% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. 33.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,639 households out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county the population was spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 16.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 18.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,586, and the median income for a family was $31,813. Males had a median income of $26,170 versus $20,684 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,185. About 17.30% of families and 22.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 16.80% of those age 65 or over.