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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roma

Texas · 8,059 residents · 5.865 sq mi
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Roma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,209. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,558 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,500. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,059
−16%vs 2000
vs 9,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,374 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
23.5
−15%vs 2000
vs 27.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Roma
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,209
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $15,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$3,873
−49%vs 2000
vs $7,539 in 2000
US average: $14,340
63.2%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$237
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $316 in 2000
US average: $450
75.8%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
3.1
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(9,477)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(340)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(4,533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.1%(7,908)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.8%(3,526)
Diversity Score78.2%(6,300)
78
+2110%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
24.8%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roma, Texas?

Roma, Texas has about 8,059 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roma, Texas?

The typical household in Roma, Texas earns about $9,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roma, Texas expensive?

In Roma, Texas, the median home is worth about $28,500, and the typical rent is about $237 a month.

How educated are people in Roma, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Roma, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roma, Texas?

About 63.2% of people in Roma, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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