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Rosa

Alabama · 376 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 $24,754. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 52% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
+20%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+17%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
712764806858901990201020202024Rosa
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,754
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$21,526
+26%since 2000
from $17,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services19.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$925
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+131%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
29
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(336)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(63)
Diversity Score
17
+957%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosa, Alabama?

Rosa, Alabama has about 376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosa, Alabama?

The typical household in Rosa, Alabama earns about $24,754 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Rosa, Alabama?

About 4.1% 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 4.8% 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 237 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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

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