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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rotan

Texas · 1,611 residents · 2.023 sq mi
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Rotan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,638. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 302 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,600. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,611
−16%since 1990
from 1,913 in 1990
1990 – 2025
796 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 946 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+6%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rotan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,638
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,496 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,097
+48%since 1990
from $8,862 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$243
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
32.3% rent
1.2
−16%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,649)
Black6.3%(121)
Hispanic / Latino30%(574)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,199)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(977)
Black5%(80)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(530)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,025)
64
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+37%since 1990
from 10.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rotan, Texas?

Rotan, Texas has about 1,611 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rotan, Texas?

The typical household in Rotan, Texas earns about $21,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rotan, Texas expensive?

In Rotan, Texas, the median home is worth about $25,600, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Rotan, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rotan, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rotan, Texas?

About 22.6% of people in Rotan, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rotan, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rotan, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 302 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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