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Rosebud

Texas · 1,412 residents · 0.804 sq mi
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Rosebud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,957. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,900. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,412
−5%since 2000
from 1,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,756 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rosebud
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,957
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,192
+12%since 2000
from $13,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(721)
Black17.6%(249)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(412)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8.8%(125)
Diversity Score82.8%(1,169)
Diversity Score
83
+9%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosebud, Texas?

Rosebud, Texas has about 1,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosebud, Texas?

The typical household in Rosebud, Texas earns about $24,957 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 $40,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Rosebud, Texas?

About 14.2% 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 12.6% 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 226 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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