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Ropesville

Texas · 517 residents · 0.363 sq mi
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Ropesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $19,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

517
+4%since 1990
from 496 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,424 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,366 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+17%since 1990
from 27.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2713594475356231990201020202024Ropesville
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,531
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,080 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,670
+114%since 1990
from $7,780 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−21.4 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$19,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
24.3% rent
0.7
−51%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(264)
Black2.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(261)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score84.3%(418)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(227)
Black2.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(275)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.5%(334)
65
−23%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.6%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ropesville, Texas?

Ropesville, Texas has about 517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ropesville, Texas?

The typical household in Ropesville, Texas earns about $29,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ropesville, Texas expensive?

In Ropesville, Texas, the median home is worth about $19,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Ropesville, Texas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ropesville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ropesville, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Ropesville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ropesville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ropesville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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