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Rosa

Alabama · 379 residents (2025 est.) · 4.194 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 464 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
777
+148%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
+148%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+71%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:379 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
712764806858901990201020202024Rosa
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,523
+67%since 2000
from $17,042 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+10%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services16.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$775
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(736)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score12.6%(98)
Diversity Score
13
+689%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2012
from 40.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+34.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosa, Alabama?

Rosa, Alabama has about 777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rosa, Alabama expensive?

In Rosa, Alabama, the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Rosa, Alabama?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rosa, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosa, Alabama?

About 6.3% of people in Rosa, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosa, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosa, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 638 residents, a change of about 459 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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