Roma, Texas Population 2022
Roma is a city located in Starr County Texas. Roma has a 2020 population of 11,921. Roma is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,561 in 2010.
The average household income in Roma is $35,671 with a poverty rate of 39.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $447 per month, and the median house value is $73,700. The median age in Roma is 34.2 years, 31.3 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
Roma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Romawas:
- White: 85.68%
- Two or more races: 12.46%
- Other race: 1.86%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,791 | 85.68% |
| Some Other Race | 212 | 1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1,424 | 12.46% |
Roma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,045 | 3.75 | 63.3 |
| Married | 1,380 | 4.24 | 70.6 |
| Male | 67 | 4.84 | 85.1 |
| Female | 947 | 4.77 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 651 | 1.13 | 53 |
4.41
Average Family Size
3.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,293 | 34.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 811 | 12.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,778 | 26.70% |
| Some College | 747 | 11.22% |
| Associates Degree | 267 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 585 | 8.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 2.66% |
Roma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 767 | 382 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 6,658 | 3,554 | 762 |
| Other Race | 151 | 23 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 53.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.17%.
$18,866
Average Earnings
$21,135
Average Male
$16,989
Average Female
Roma Language by Age
Roma Language
2.60% of Roma residents speak only English, while 97.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 97.40% of the population.
Roma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 53 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,424 | 848 | 59.55% |
| Hispanic | 11,427 | 4,473 | 39.14% |
39.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.01%
Male Poverty Rate
40.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Roma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roma is Hispanic, with 39.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.99%.
Roma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Roma Married by Age and Sex
Roma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Roma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 2.52% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 2.87% |
Roma Veterans by Education
2.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.11%
Born in Roma
63.81%
Native Born
36.19%
Foreign Born
19.12%
Non Citizen
17.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
63.81% of Roma residents were born in the United States, with 59.11% having been born in Texas. 19.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3,384 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 8,059 | 4,675 | 9.06% |
| 2000 | 9,617 | 1,558 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 9,765 | 148 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 9,945 | 180 | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 10,125 | 180 | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 10,305 | 180 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 10,485 | 180 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 10,665 | 180 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 10,845 | 180 | 1.69% |
| 2017 | 11,025 | 180 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 11,205 | 180 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 11,385 | 180 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 11,561 | 176 | 1.55% |
| 2021 | 11,741 | 180 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 11,921 | 180 | 1.53% |