Census Bureau data for Roma city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Roma city
- What is the median household income in Roma city?
- The median household income in Roma city is $27,741 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Roma city?
- The poverty rate in Roma city is 30.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Roma city?
- $87,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Roma city?
- The median gross rent in Roma city is $552 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Roma city residents have a college degree?
- 16.1% of adults in Roma city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,543
Median Income
$27,741
Median Home Value
$87,700
Poverty Rate
30.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.2%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,978 (+16.7%)
Home Value:
+$14,000 (+19%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.2 pp (-17%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.5 pp (+51.9%)
Unemployment:
+5.3 pp (+67.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,543
Median Age
29.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 3.1%
Two or More 48.1%
Other 8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$27,741
±$6,668
-$48,551 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,645
Median Family Income
$40,387
Poverty Rate
30.2%
+19.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
39.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
51.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.9%
$10–15k
11.7%
$15–25k
17.9%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
15.9%
$50–75k
11.8%
$75–100k
5.5%
$100–150k
4.1%
$150–200k
2.7%
$200k+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,122
Owner-Occupied
60.9%
Renter-Occupied
39.1%
Vacancy Rate
20.3%
Median Home Value
$87,700
-$172,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$552
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
30.5%
$50–100k
28.5%
$100–200k
22.7%
$200–300k
10.6%
$300–500k
1.8%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
46.2%
$500–1k
47.2%
$1–1.5k
4.2%
$1.5–2k
2.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
20.4%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
22.8%
3+
21.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.2%
2–4 units
5.8%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
9.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
16.3%
2010+
11.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
57.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.1%
-17.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.9%
Some College / Associate
18.1%
Less Than High School
33.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Unemployment Rate
13.2%
+8.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.5%
Self-Employed
8.6%
Government Workers
23.6%
Private For-Profit
67.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
40.6%
Construction
14.2%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Retail
5.0%
Public Admin
4.5%
Finance
4.0%
Transportation
3.6%
Agriculture
3.2%
Wholesale
2.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
30.1%
Management
20.8%
Production
17.9%
Sales
17.1%
Construction
14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.0 min
Drove Alone
60.2%
Carpool
17.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
15.5%
Walked
4.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,285
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
11.5%
5–9
8.7%
10–14
9.2%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
8.1%
45–54
6.7%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
10.1%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 32.9%
Working age (18–64): 67.1%
65 and over: 16.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
33.7%
Naturalized Citizen
39.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
40.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.7%
With a Disability
16.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
68.9%
Uninsured
31.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
61.3%
Has a Computer
76.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023