Rotan is a city located in Fisher County Texas. Rotan has a 2024 population of 1,299. Rotan is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,338 in 2020.
The average household income in Rotan is $56,695 with a poverty rate of 23.96%. The median age in Rotan is 39 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rotan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 57.01% |
| Two or more races | 341 | 26.85% |
| Other race | 109 | 8.58% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 20 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.71% |
| 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 | 503 | 2.49 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Married | 219 | 3.23 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.11 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 90 | 3.29 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 18 | 3 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 11.65% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 10.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 10.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 34.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 11.31% |
| Some College | 148 | 16.57% |
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 | 446 | 284 | 30 |
| White | 362 | 332 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 146 | 24 |
| Other Race | 79 | 50 | 0 |
| Black | 46 | 33 | 3 |
| Native American | 20 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,917 | $75,536 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,083 | $61,667 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,191 | $63,125 | $29,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $24,875 | $9,286 |
| Overall | $31,042 | $43,750 | $19,919 |
| Some College | $28,819 | $50,231 | $18,333 |
$31,042
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$19,919
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.64% of Rotan residents speak only English, while 24.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 665 | 157 | 23.61% |
| Multiple | 323 | 129 | 39.94% |
| Black | 67 | 57 | 85.07% |
| White | 461 | 56 | 12.15% |
| Other | 109 | 20 | 18.35% |
23.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.44%
Male Poverty Rate
26.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rotan is Black, with 85.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rotan is White, with 12.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.83% |
| Some College | 21.63% |
| High School | 18.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.47% |
| Male Employed | 13.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,607 | $65,501 |
| Households | $39,861 | $56,695 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,500 | $37,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.48% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 7% |
| Black | 4 | 8.7% |
| Other Race | 4 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
85.75%
Born in Rotan
95.2%
Native Born
4.8%
Foreign Born
3.62%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
95.2% of Rotan residents were born in the United States, with 85.75% having been born in Texas. 3.62% 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 | 1,250 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 1,260 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 1,270 | -9 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 1,279 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 1,289 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 1,299 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,309 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,315 | -19 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 1,334 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 1,338 | -90 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 1,428 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 1,425 | -27 | -1.86% |
| 2017 | 1,452 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 1,456 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,456 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 1,457 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,453 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 1,449 | -44 | -2.95% |
| 2011 | 1,493 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 1,500 | 0 | 0% |