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Rosa

Alabama · 316 residents · 4.194 sq mi
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Rosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $58,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
+1%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
712764806858901990201020202024Rosa
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,233
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$19,809
+16%since 2000
from $17,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(297)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score13.5%(43)
Diversity Score
14
+750%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosa, Alabama?

Rosa, Alabama has about 316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosa, Alabama?

The typical household in Rosa, Alabama earns about $33,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosa, Alabama expensive?

In Rosa, Alabama, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Rosa, Alabama?

About 22.6% 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 12.8% 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 177 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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