Roosevelt County, New Mexico

county in New Mexico, United States

Roosevelt County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,191.[1] Its county seat is Portales.[2]

Roosevelt County
Roosevelt County Courthouse in Portales
Map of New Mexico highlighting Roosevelt County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°01′N 103°29′W / 34.02°N 103.48°W / 34.02; -103.48
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 28, 1903
Named forTheodore Roosevelt
SeatPortales
Largest cityPortales
Area
 • Total2,455 sq mi (6,360 km2)
 • Land2,447 sq mi (6,340 km2)
 • Water7.2 sq mi (19 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,191
 • Density7.8/sq mi (3.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districts2nd, 3rd
Websitewww.rooseveltcounty.com

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Roosevelt County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.