CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Rosebud

Texas · 1,296 residents · 0.804 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Waco metro area
Compare
The short version

Rosebud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,150. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% 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 $73,000. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,296
−13%since 2000
from 1,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,612 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rosebud
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,150
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,803
+46%since 2000
from $13,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing14.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rosebud on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(620)
Black17%(220)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(410)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score77.8%(1,008)
Diversity Score
78
+3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rosebud

Rodney
Pop 1,331
Baldwin
Pop 1,394
Glencoe
Pop 1,445
Palmona Park
Pop 1,115
Places similar to Rosebud
Head to head

Compare Rosebud to nearby cities

ROSEBUD VS
Temple
Income$68,204+74%
Home value$239,000+227%
Population98,412+7222%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEBUD VS
Robinson
Income$99,289+154%
Home value$302,200+314%
Population13,028+869%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEBUD VS
Hewitt
Income$83,511+113%
Home value$273,300+274%
Population16,754+1147%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROSEBUD VS
Belton
Income$59,130+51%
Home value$258,700+254%
Population25,964+1832%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosebud, Texas?

Rosebud, Texas has about 1,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosebud, Texas?

The typical household in Rosebud, Texas earns about $39,150 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Rosebud, Texas?

About 9.1% 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 28.6% 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 342 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rosebud with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →