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Roxton

Texas · 556 residents (2025 est.) · 0.863 sq mi
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Roxton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,891. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 303 residents. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−44%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+26%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:556 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3584575576577561990201020202024Roxton
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,891
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,848
+132%since 2000
from $12,444 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+7%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$985
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(511)
Black21.3%(148)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(331)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(287)
Black19.4%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(28)
Diversity Score52.3%(204)
Diversity Score
52
+10%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roxton, Texas?

Roxton, Texas has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roxton, Texas?

The typical household in Roxton, Texas earns about $72,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roxton, Texas expensive?

In Roxton, Texas, the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Roxton, Texas?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roxton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roxton, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Roxton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roxton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roxton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 277 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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