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Rocky Mound

Texas · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.406 sq mi
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Rocky Mound has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−33%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+38%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24681121572011990201020202024Rocky Mound
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,103
+87%since 2000
from $12,382 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−8%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
46.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+59%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(42)
Black45.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score70%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(25)
Black45.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.5%(47)
Diversity Score
77
+9%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−6.7 ptssince 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
6.7%
+6.7 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
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−47.5 ptssince 2012
from 63.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
38.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2013
from 59.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+36.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Mound, Texas?

Rocky Mound, Texas has about 62 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Mound, Texas?

The typical household in Rocky Mound, Texas earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Mound, Texas expensive?

In Rocky Mound, Texas, the median home is worth about $118,800.

How educated are people in Rocky Mound, Texas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Mound, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Mound, Texas?

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

Has Rocky Mound, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Mound, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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