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CITY · 2010 ACS

Roma

Texas · 9,765 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 $23,064. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,800. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,765
+2%since 2000
from 9,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.9
+15%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Roma
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.7%(850)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.6%(838)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.3%(911)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.6%(841)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(631)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.9%(1,159)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(1,190)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5410%(975)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649.4%(918)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.6%(835)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.6%(448)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(169)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,064
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,392
+25%since 2000
from $7,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
11.9%
−59.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Roma on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(9,477)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(498)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(9,261)
Asian0%(3)
Other0.2%(23)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican98%(9,692)
Puerto Rican0.2%(15)
Ancestry
German0.3%(26)
Irish0.2%(20)
Swedish0.2%(18)
French0.1%(14)
Portuguese0.1%(14)
American0.1%(11)
English0.1%(10)
Scottish0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
43.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
36.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.4%(1,215)
Married53.5%(1,886)
Widowed5%(177)
Divorced7.1%(249)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(1,059)
Married48.7%(2,009)
Widowed16.5%(683)
Divorced9.1%(376)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roma, Texas?

Roma, Texas has about 9,765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roma, Texas?

The typical household in Roma, Texas earns about $23,064 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Roma, Texas?

About 9.1% 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 40.7% of people in Roma, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roma, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roma, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,706 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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