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Rosita

Texas · 2,933 residents · 7.857 sq mi
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Rosita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $131,200. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,933
−3%since 2023
from 3,023 in 2023
2010 – 2024
373 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 385 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.0
+12%since 2023
from 24.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Rosita
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,407
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,654 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,906
+7%since 2023
from $20,517 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.440
+26%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$131,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$586
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $575 in 2023
US average: $1,442
79.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
20.8% rent
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.5
+97%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(1)
Black1.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(2,230)
Asian0%(0)
Other25%(757)
Diversity Score49.1%(1,485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(1)
Black1.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(2,087)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other26.9%(790)
Diversity Score52.6%(1,543)
53
+7%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
−9%since 2023
from 35.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
31.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
47.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
20.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
34.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
12.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
71.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosita, Texas?

Rosita, Texas has about 2,933 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosita, Texas?

The typical household in Rosita, Texas earns about $37,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosita, Texas expensive?

In Rosita, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Rosita, Texas?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rosita, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosita, Texas?

About 12.0% of people in Rosita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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