Roscoe, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Roscoe, Texas had a total population of 1,425, the 870th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $56,326, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.7%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Roscoe Quick Facts
How Roscoe Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,361 | 1,425 | No clear change (+4.7%) |
| Median household income | $71,205 | $56,326 | No clear change (-20.9%) |
| Median home value¹ | $86,026 | $90,500 | No clear change (+5.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $880 | $1,263 | +43.5% |
How Roscoe Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 46.9%
- Black: 5.0%
- Hispanic: 43.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.6%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 16.3%
- HS Diploma: 43.1%
- Some College: 22.3%
- Associate's: 5.6%
- Bachelor's: 11.2%
- Graduate+: 1.5%
Roscoe Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Nolan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | 10,385 | $44,892 | 28.1% | $80,800 |
| Blackwell | 211 | $74,219 | 1.9% | $82,100 |
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Population Overview
Roscoe is a small community located in Texas, within Nolan County. The total population is 1,425. It ranks as the 870th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Roscoe is 31.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Roscoe is $56,326. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $90,500. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Roscoe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Roscoe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.2%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Roscoe, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Roscoe, Texas?
Roscoe, Texas has a population of 1,425 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Roscoe, TX?
The median household income in Roscoe is $56,326, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Roscoe, TX?
The poverty rate in Roscoe is 19.7%. This means approximately 280 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Roscoe, Texas?
Roscoe's population is 46.9% White, 5.0% Black, 43.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Roscoe, TX?
The median home value in Roscoe is $90,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Roscoe, Texas?
12.7% of adults (25+) in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.