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Santa Rosa

Texas · 502 residents · 0.077 sq mi
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Santa Rosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,985. Population has grown 38% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
+38%since 2023
from 363 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,519 / sq mi
+38%since 2023
from 4,714 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
25.3
−39%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0137275412550201020202024Santa Rosa
2024502
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,985
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,595
+6%since 2023
from $16,617 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−3%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
49.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(349)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.4%(489)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(32)
Diversity Score
6
−32%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−14%since 2023
from 29.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
Female
57.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
Foreign born
10.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rosa, Texas?

Santa Rosa, Texas has about 502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Rosa, Texas?

The typical household in Santa Rosa, Texas earns about $30,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Rosa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Rosa, Texas?

About 41.4% of people in Santa Rosa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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