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Rosita

Texas · 3,501 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 $42,304. Population has grown 25% since 2019. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,000. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,501
+25%since 2019
from 2,792 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
446 / sq mi
+25%since 2019
from 355 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
27.6
+18%since 2019
from 23.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Rosita
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,304
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,842 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,907
+13%since 2019
from $11,431 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $572 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(2,356)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(413)
Diversity Score33.2%(928)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(63)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(2,716)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other17%(596)
Diversity Score40.4%(1,415)
Diversity Score
40
+22%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+24%since 2019
from 25.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2019
from 67.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
Female
52.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
Foreign born
22.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 27.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosita, Texas?

Rosita, Texas has about 3,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosita, Texas?

The typical household in Rosita, Texas earns about $42,304 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 $107,000, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Rosita, Texas?

About 0.8% 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 14.0% of people in Rosita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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