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Roman Forest

Texas · 1,538 residents · 2.176 sq mi
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Roman Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,200. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,538
+20%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7822K2K3K4K1990201020202024Roman Forest
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,452
+36%since 2000
from $25,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,160)
Black1.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(61)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(237)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,314)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(158)
Asian1.9%(29)
Other0.9%(14)
Diversity Score31.9%(490)
Diversity Score
32
+72%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roman Forest, Texas?

Roman Forest, Texas has about 1,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roman Forest, Texas?

The typical household in Roman Forest, Texas earns about $88,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roman Forest, Texas expensive?

In Roman Forest, Texas, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.

How educated are people in Roman Forest, Texas?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roman Forest, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roman Forest, Texas?

About 2.8% of people in Roman Forest, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roman Forest, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roman Forest, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 512 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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