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Ratamosa

Texas · 465 residents · 2.038 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 247 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
+113%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+37%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01282563845122000201020202024Ratamosa
2024465
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,473
+86%since 2000
from $22,302 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+58.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−31%since 2018
from 0.462 in 2018
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.8%(106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.6%(375)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39%(181)
Diversity Score
39
−20%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
28.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2014
from 49.4% in 2014
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+90.8 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2016
from 34.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2016
from 66.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ratamosa, Texas?

Ratamosa, Texas has about 465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ratamosa, Texas expensive?

In Ratamosa, Texas, the median home is worth about $222,800.

How educated are people in Ratamosa, Texas?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ratamosa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ratamosa, Texas?

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

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