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La Rosita

Texas · 56 residents · 0.069 sq mi
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Population has fallen 97% since 2000, a loss of 1,673 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 11.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 11.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−97%since 2000
from 1,729 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
812 / sq mi
−97%since 2000
from 25,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
11.7
−50%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
05811K2K2K2000201020202024La Rosita
202456
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+96.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−58.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
73.2%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.2%(1,716)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
+95.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+66.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.8%
+45.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+57.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
57.1%
+35.5 ptssince 2013
from 21.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Rosita, Texas?

La Rosita, Texas has about 56 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in La Rosita, Texas?

About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Rosita, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Rosita, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in La Rosita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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