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Rosebud

Texas · 1,344 residents (2025 est.) · 0.804 sq mi
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Rosebud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,057. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 486 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,007
−33%since 2000
from 1,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,252 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+26%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,344 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rosebud
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,057
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,869
+91%since 2000
from $13,577 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+9%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing27.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(766)
Black17.3%(259)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(444)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.8%(1,131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(452)
Black12%(121)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(401)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(33)
Diversity Score78.1%(786)
Diversity Score
78
+3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 82.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 15.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosebud, Texas?

Rosebud, Texas has about 1,007 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosebud, Texas?

The typical household in Rosebud, Texas earns about $45,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosebud, Texas expensive?

In Rosebud, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Rosebud, Texas?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rosebud, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosebud, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Rosebud, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosebud, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosebud, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 631 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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