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Rocky Mound

Texas · 78 residents · 0.406 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. Median home value is $59,200. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−16%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
−6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24681121572011990201020202024Rocky Mound
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,918
+53%since 2000
from $12,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+37.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
34.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(42)
Black25.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.4%(56)
Diversity Score
71
+2%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+114%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 59.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Mound, Texas?

Rocky Mound, Texas has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Rocky Mound, Texas expensive?

In Rocky Mound, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,200.

How educated are people in Rocky Mound, Texas?

About 36.4% 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 37.4% 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 39 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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

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