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Ropesville

Texas · 430 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 $46,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $57,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
−17%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+25%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713594475356231990201020202024Ropesville
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,282
+22%since 2000
from $16,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+90%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(227)
Black2.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(275)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(334)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(158)
Black1.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino58.4%(251)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score63.2%(272)
Diversity Score
63
−2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ropesville, Texas?

Ropesville, Texas has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ropesville, Texas?

The typical household in Ropesville, Texas earns about $46,250 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 $57,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Ropesville, Texas?

About 5.1% 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 14.0% of people in Ropesville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ropesville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ropesville, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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