State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,982.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.58% (67)
Growth Since 2010
19.04% (1,859)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Roma, Texas Population 2021
11,624
Roma is a city located in Starr County Texas. With a 2020 population of 11,624, it is the 218th largest city in Texas and the 2790th largest city in the United States . Roma is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 19.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,765 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Roma has a population density of 1,982 people per square mile.
The average household income in Roma is $35,671 with a poverty rate of 36.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $498 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: 97.17%
- Other race: 2.70%
- Two or more races: 0.13%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Roma, Texas is 11,624 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,624.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,765.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,074 | 97.17% |
| Some Other Race | 308 | 2.70% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.13% |
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Roma Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,125 | 3.65 | 68 |
| Married | 1,648 | 3.92 | 70 |
| Female | 829 | 4.62 | 60.6 |
| Non Family | 548 | 1.19 | 69.3 |
| Male | 100 | 4.54 | 90 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,538 | 37.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 898 | 13.10% |
| High School Graduate | 1,759 | 25.65% |
| Some College | 802 | 11.70% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 1.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 590 | 8.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 1.97% |
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Roma Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,839 | 3,421 | 725 |
| Other Race | 248 | 32 | |
| White | 18 | ||
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 10.60%.
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$17,098
Average Earnings
$19,414
Average Male
$15,634
Average Female
Roma Language by Age
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Roma Language
2.11% of Roma residents speak only English, while 97.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 97.89% of the population.
Roma Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,379 | 4,182 | 36.75% |
| Other | 308 | 89 | 28.90% |
| White | 18 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
36.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.19%
Male Poverty Rate
38.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Roma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roma is White, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roma is Other, with 28.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.32%.
Roma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Roma Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 199 | 2.46% |
| White | 199 | 2.55% |
Roma Veterans by Education
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9.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
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49.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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55.64%
Born in Roma
61.61%
Native Born
38.39%
Foreign Born
22.04%
Non Citizen
16.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
61.61% of Roma residents were born in the United States, with 55.64% having been born in Texas. 22.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,624 | 67 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 11,557 | 67 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 11,490 | 67 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 11,423 | 19 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 11,404 | 41 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 11,363 | 67 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 11,296 | 87 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 11,209 | 101 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 11,108 | 70 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 11,038 | 56 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 10,982 | 91 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 10,891 | 1,274 | 1.25% |
| 2000 | 9,617 | 1,558 | 1.78% |
| 1990 | 8,059 | 4,675 | 9.06% |
| 1980 | 3,384 | 0.00% |