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Roma

Texas · 11,561 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 $23,138. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,700. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,561
+20%since 2000
from 9,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,971 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+27%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Roma
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,138
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,396
+64%since 2000
from $7,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(140)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(11,385)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(357)
Diversity Score
3
−13%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
36.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roma, Texas?

Roma, Texas has about 11,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roma, Texas?

The typical household in Roma, Texas earns about $23,138 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 $73,700, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Roma, Texas?

About 11.4% 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 39.1% 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 3,502 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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