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Rose City

Texas · 326 residents · 1.512 sq mi
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Rose City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,591. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 193 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
326
−37%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+49%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2923934945956961990201020202024Rose City
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,591
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,060
+131%since 2000
from $12,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+57%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(54)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(255)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(18)
Diversity Score43.3%(141)
Diversity Score
43
+63%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+111%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose City, Texas?

Rose City, Texas has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rose City, Texas?

The typical household in Rose City, Texas earns about $31,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose City, Texas expensive?

In Rose City, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,400.

How educated are people in Rose City, Texas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rose City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose City, Texas?

About 15.3% of people in Rose City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 247 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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