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Roxton

Texas · 650 residents · 0.863 sq mi
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Roxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,352. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,200. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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

650
−6%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
753 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3584575576577561990201020202024Roxton
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,352
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,638
+18%since 2000
from $12,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$47,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
$467
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
27.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
34.6% rent
32.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
15.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
43.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(448)
Black24.6%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score53.2%(346)
53
+11%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
8.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roxton, Texas?

Roxton, Texas has about 650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roxton, Texas?

The typical household in Roxton, Texas earns about $28,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roxton, Texas expensive?

In Roxton, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Roxton, Texas?

About 9.4% 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 29.3% 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 18 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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