City · Texas
Roma, Texas
Roma, city, in Starr County, Texas. Roma had 11,543 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,561 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,545 (±40). GEOID 4863020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,543
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,561 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,545 ±40
Median household income
$24,579
±$5,710 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$94,400
±$20,958 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$563
±$170 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Roma and what county is it in?
Roma is a city in Starr County, Texas. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 1,973 residents per square mile in 2020.
Roma is in the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Roma, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,543 people lived in Roma on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 11,561 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,545 (±40).
| Measure | Roma | Starr County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,545 ±40 | 66,067 | +148 |
| Households | 3,299 ±356 | 19,157 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.50 ±0.37 | 3.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,134 ±349 | 23,139 | no clear change |
Roma's population since 2000
From 9,617 in 2000 to 11,543 in 2025: up 20.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Roma as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Roma?
The median resident of Roma is 28.0 years old; 37.6% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 3.4%. 30.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Roma | Starr County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 ±2.8 | 29.4 | −6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 37.6% ±3.4 pts | 32.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±3.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±3.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 96.6% ±3.0 pts | 97.2% | −3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±3.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.2% ±6.1 pts | 27.2% | −8.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 91.0% ±3.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4% ±3.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.0% ±4.7 pts | 28.9% | −10.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 57.4% ±6.1 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.4% ±4.6 pts | 13.6% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±4.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Roma earn?
Half of Roma's 3,299 households earn less than $24,579 a year (±$5,710), against $37,639 in Starr County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $29,245 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Roma | Starr County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $24,579 ±$5,710 | $37,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,264 ±$30,333 | $58,715 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,915 ±$8,898 | $18,829 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 37.1% ±6.8 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.7% ±11.1 pts | 40.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 52.0% ±7.9 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 77.6% ±6.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.2% ±7.8 pts | 78.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Roma?
Owners occupy 55.2% of Roma's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $94,400 by its owner (±$20,958). The median renter pays $563 a month including utilities, and 57.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Roma | Starr County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $94,400 ±$20,958 | $95,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $563 ±$170 | $726 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.2% ±15.6 pts | 46.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,045 ±$799 | $1,473 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±8.1 pts | 69.5% | −12.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±8.1 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,134 ±349 | 23,139 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.8% ±7.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.0% ±5.3 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.6% ±6.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.2% ±6.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Roma work and get to work?
58.7% of Roma's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.4%.
| Measure | Roma | Starr County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0% ±6.1 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.4% ±6.3 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.7% ±9.6 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.2% ±6.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.6% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±7.6 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min ±6.6 | 22.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Roma?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Roma, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,098 (Tract 9507.02) to $33,447 (Tract 9502.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.03Starr County | 5,150 | $33,447 |
| Tract 9507.01Starr County | 3,467 | $17,500 |
| Tract 9507.02Starr County | 3,435 | $27,098 |
| Tract 9502.04Starr County | 4,928 | $27,487 |
| Tract 9502.02Starr County | 1,943 | $24,799 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Roma) · Census block assignment files
How does Roma compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Roma is the 2,905th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 229th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Roma ranks 930th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 229th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 566th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 203rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 930th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 895th | 978 |
| Median home value | 836th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 833rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 589th | 877 |
| Median age | 916th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 846th | 973 |
| Work from home | 172nd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 461st | 976 |
Roma's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Roma with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Roma?
13 of the 57 figures for Roma on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Roma are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Roma.