Rosita, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rosita, Texas had a total population of 2,933, the 590th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $37,407, which is 52% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 52% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 1.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 8.1% is notably above the national average.

Rosita Quick Facts

Population 2,93390% MOE ±728

Median Household Income $37,40790% MOE ±$27,533

Median Home Value $131,20090% MOE ±$43,375

Poverty Rate 12.0%90% MOE ±7.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.1%90% MOE ±5.5 pts

Median Age 28.0 years90% MOE ±5.3 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%90% MOE ±12.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.8%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 55.5%

Diversity Index 43/100

Population 2,933 590th of 1,795

Median Income $37,407 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 12.0% 3% lower than national

Median Home Value $131,200 below average

How Rosita 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	2,792	2,933	No clear change (+5.1%)
Median household income	$41,650	$37,407	No clear change (-10.2%)
Median home value¹	$99,441	$131,200	No clear change (+31.9%)
Median gross rent	$704	$586	No clear change (-16.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Rosita Compares

Median Household Income

Rosita

$37,407

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rosita

$131,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.8%

$25K-$50K 27.0%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 20.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.7%

$10K-$15K

7.9%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

6.4%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

13.8%

$35K-$40K

9.2%

$40K-$45K

0.1%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

6.1%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

0.8%

$125K-$150K

15.8%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

0.1%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $586/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

40.9%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

10.2%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Rosita Rankings in Texas

#590 Population of 1,795

#1425 Median Income of 1,546

#1623 Education of 1,795

#1012 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Maverick County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eagle Pass	28,339	$57,207	22.0%	$188,000
Eidson Road	9,684	$33,839	24.6%	$100,900
Chula Vista (Maverick County)	4,746	$39,271	24.4%	$100,700
Elm Creek	3,680	$52,263	13.8%	$170,100
Las Quintas Fronterizas	2,203	N/A	29.9%	$145,000
Siesta Acres	1,573	$35,341	20.7%	$136,000
Fabrica	774	$49,179	58.9%	N/A
Seco Mines	644	N/A	83.1%	N/A
Quemado	119	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Rosita

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Olney	3,015	$36,250	$95,100	13.8%	26.4%
Indian Hills	2,961	$32,816	$54,400	6.0%	66.8%
Oak Trail Shores	3,040	$34,344	$121,400	13.3%	16.8%
Hamilton	2,934	$43,780	$102,100	15.4%	15.5%
Clarksville	2,853	$33,014	$53,700	9.8%	16.5%

Population Overview

Rosita is a small community located in Texas, within Maverick County. The total population is 2,933. It ranks as the 590th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rosita is 28.0 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rosita is $37,407. This is 52% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $131,200. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rosita is Hispanic or Latino, making up 71.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (71.2% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

1.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 95% 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 55.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rosita, 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 Rosita, Texas?

Rosita, Texas has a population of 2,933 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Rosita, TX?

The median household income in Rosita is $37,407, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Rosita, TX?

The poverty rate in Rosita is 12.0%. This means approximately 348 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Rosita, Texas?

Rosita's population is 0.0% White, 1.5% Black, 71.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Rosita, TX?

The median home value in Rosita is $131,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Rosita, Texas?

1.8% of adults (25+) in Rosita hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.