Roma is a city located in Starr County Texas. Roma has a 2024 population of 11,552. Roma is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,559 in 2020.
The average household income in Roma is $40,176 with a poverty rate of 33.67%. The median age in Roma is 29.7 years: 28.7 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,265 | 54.33% |
| Two or more races | 4,461 | 38.69% |
| Other race | 805 | 6.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,284 | 3.51 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 1,334 | 4.84 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Female | 1,003 | 3.97 | 59 | 41 |
| Non Family | 891 | 1.04 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 56 | 3.07 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
4.4
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 704 | 10.46% |
| Associates Degree | 251 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 770 | 11.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 278 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,542 | 22.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,041 | 30.33% |
| Some College | 1,144 | 17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,730 | 3,985 | 1,048 |
| 2+ Races | 2,517 | 1,348 | 517 |
| Other Race | 473 | 216 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 59.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,044 | $68,623 | $54,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,976 | $44,375 | $56,370 |
| High School Graduate | $17,617 | $19,891 | $16,585 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,459 | $0 | $14,946 |
| Overall | $20,883 | $20,821 | $20,928 |
| Some College | $24,455 | $31,020 | $22,072 |
$20,883
Average Earnings
$20,821
Average Male
$20,928
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
4.86% of Roma residents speak only English, while 95.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 95.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,331 | 3,683 | 32.5% |
| Multiple | 4,461 | 2,088 | 46.81% |
| White | 200 | 200 | 100% |
| Other | 805 | 11 | 1.37% |
33.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.14%
Male Poverty Rate
35.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roma is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roma is Other, with 1.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.41% |
| High School | 15.95% |
| Some College | 8.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.87% |
| Female Employed | 18.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.16% |
| Male Employed | 13.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,786 | $47,057 |
| Households | $26,951 | $40,176 |
| Married Families | $37,888 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,983 | $20,765 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
266
Number of Veterans
266
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 266 | 3.45% |
| White | 205 | 4.83% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
14%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.04%
Born in Roma
65.84%
Native Born
34.16%
Foreign Born
21.02%
Non Citizen
13.14%
Naturalized
65.84% of Roma residents were born in the United States, with 61.04% having been born in Texas. 21.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,544 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 11,545 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 11,547 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 11,549 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 11,550 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 11,552 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 11,554 | 47 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 11,507 | -46 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 11,553 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 11,559 | 77 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 11,482 | 54 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 11,428 | 25 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 11,403 | 37 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 11,366 | 46 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 11,320 | 89 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 11,231 | 102 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 11,129 | 65 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 11,064 | 58 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 11,006 | 91 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 10,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,617 | 1,558 | 19.33% |
| 1990 | 8,059 | 4,675 | 138.15% |
| 1980 | 3,384 | -8,160 | -70.69% |