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Rotan

Texas · 1,508 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 $31,458. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,100. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,508
−6%since 2000
from 1,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
745 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+6%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rotan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,638 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,783
+36%since 2000
from $13,097 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−11%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(977)
Black5%(80)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(530)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,025)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(850)
Black5.8%(87)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(537)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other5.5%(83)
Diversity Score72.6%(1,095)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rotan, Texas?

Rotan, Texas has about 1,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rotan, Texas?

The typical household in Rotan, Texas earns about $31,458 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 $33,100, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Rotan, Texas?

About 14.8% 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 20.8% 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 405 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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