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Ross

Texas · 197 residents (2025 est.) · 1.54 sq mi
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Ross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,625. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−11%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+43%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:197 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1242453664876081990201020202024Ross
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,060
+100%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+25%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing15.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(210)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(8)
Diversity Score16.4%(33)
Diversity Score
16
−7%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2016
from 77.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2016
from 21.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ross, Texas?

Ross, Texas has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ross, Texas?

The typical household in Ross, Texas earns about $61,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ross, Texas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ross, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ross, Texas?

About 19.8% of people in Ross, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ross, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ross, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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