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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Santa Rosa

Texas · 2,833 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Santa Rosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,154. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,700. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,833
+27%since 1990
from 2,223 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,670 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 2,880 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.3
+4%since 1990
from 24.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Santa Rosa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,154
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$6,998
+50%since 1990
from $4,665 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 42.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
24.5% rent
1.4
−10%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,730)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino94.2%(2,094)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score73.9%(1,643)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(95)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino95.7%(2,710)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score8.6%(244)
9
−88%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
36.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Rosa, Texas?

Santa Rosa, Texas has about 2,833 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Santa Rosa, Texas earns about $21,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Rosa, Texas expensive?

In Santa Rosa, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Rosa, Texas?

About 4.6% 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 39.1% of people in Santa Rosa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Rosa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Rosa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 610 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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