Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rotan, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,204

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.7%598

White

38.3%461

Black

9.4%113

Two or More

1.7%21

Other

0.6%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%72

High School Diploma

31.3%277

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%37

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%175

Associate's Degree

5.9%52

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%101

Master's Degree

1.5%13

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.5%4

HS or Higher

82.8%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$54,000

Median Renti

$604

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%377

Renter-Occupied

26.9%139

Total Units

660

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

45.6%172

$50K–$100K

34.7%131

$100K–$150K

12.2%46

$150K–$200K

4.2%16

$200K–$300K

3.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.9%26

2000–2009

4.1%27

1980–1989

5.5%36

1970–1979

10.9%72

1960–1969

21.8%144

1950–1959

29.7%196

1940–1949

15.2%100

1939 or earlier

8.9%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.8%319

Electricity

36.2%187

Other

1.4%7

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,289

Mean Household Incomei

$61,321

Per Capita Incomei

$28,116

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

542

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%44

$10K–$15K

6.4%33

$15K–$20K

4.3%22

$20K–$25K

5.2%27

$25K–$30K

6%31

$30K–$35K

1.4%7

$35K–$40K

9.3%48

$40K–$45K

0.6%3

$45K–$50K

3.5%18

$50K–$60K

15.5%80

$60K–$75K

9.7%50

$75K–$100K

11.4%59

$100K–$125K

11.6%60

$150K–$200K

4.3%22

$200K+

2.3%12

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$298/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing85 homes80% occupied$298/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,289/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

60%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

28%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

463.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

508

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

519

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

70(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured