Santa Rosa is a town located in Cameron County Texas. Santa Rosa has a 2024 population of 2,343. Santa Rosa is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,459 in 2020.
The average household income in Santa Rosa is $42,327 with a poverty rate of 49.14%. The median age in Santa Rosa is 24.6 years: 24.9 years for males, and 23.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Santa Rosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,208 | 71.39% |
| Two or more races | 547 | 17.69% |
| Other race | 292 | 9.44% |
| Native American | 46 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 920 | 3.36 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 303 | 4.2 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.19 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 217 | 4.47 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 155 | 3.6 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 278 | 18.4% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 3.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 3.24% |
| High School Graduate | 554 | 36.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 215 | 14.23% |
| Some College | 247 | 16.35% |
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 | 1,490 | 997 | 103 |
| Other Race | 221 | 93 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 122 | 23 |
| Native American | 46 | 23 | 0 |
| White | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 10.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,068 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,673 | $28,301 | $14,402 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,104 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,096 | $29,940 | $14,851 |
| Some College | $14,940 | $0 | $14,345 |
$20,096
Average Earnings
$29,940
Average Male
$14,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.15% of Santa Rosa residents speak only English, while 48.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,072 | 1,499 | 48.8% |
| Multiple | 547 | 298 | 54.48% |
| Other | 292 | 154 | 52.74% |
| White | 21 | 21 | 100% |
49.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.02%
Male Poverty Rate
53.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Santa Rosa is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Santa Rosa is Hispanic, with 48.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.98% |
| Some College | 54.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 47.57% |
| High School | 9.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.76% |
| Female Employed | 34.35% |
| Male Employed | 26.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,908 | $48,071 |
| Households | $27,973 | $42,327 |
| Married Families | $49,327 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $10,938 | $21,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 23 | 50% |
| White | 14 | 1.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
81.28%
Born in Santa Rosa
87.84%
Native Born
12.16%
Foreign Born
8.02%
Non Citizen
4.14%
Naturalized
87.84% of Santa Rosa residents were born in the United States, with 81.28% having been born in Texas. 8.02% 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 | 2,198 | -29 | -1.3% |
| 2028 | 2,227 | -29 | -1.29% |
| 2027 | 2,256 | -29 | -1.27% |
| 2026 | 2,285 | -29 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 2,314 | -29 | -1.24% |
| 2024 | 2,343 | -29 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 2,372 | -32 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 2,404 | -27 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 2,431 | -28 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 2,459 | -255 | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 2,714 | -28 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 2,742 | -33 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 2,775 | -32 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 2,807 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 2,826 | -31 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 2,857 | -16 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,873 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 2,880 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 2,893 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 2,877 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,833 | 635 | 28.89% |