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Rosenberg, Texas
Rosenberg, city, in Fort Bend County, Texas. Rosenberg had 42,701 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,282 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,646 (±39). GEOID 4863284.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,701
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,282 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,646 ±39
Median household income
$65,668
±$6,590 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$219,100
±$18,281 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,379
±$55 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Rosenberg and what county is it in?
Rosenberg is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas. It covers 37.6 square miles of land, 1,017 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rosenberg is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (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 Rosenberg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,701 people lived in Rosenberg on July 1, 2025, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 38,282 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,646 (±39).
| Measure | Rosenberg | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,646 ±39 | 893,767 | +3,587 |
| Households | 15,140 ±850 | 292,713 | +3,081 |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.15 | 3.03 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 16,070 ±826 | 305,633 | +2,496 |
Rosenberg's population since 2000
From 24,043 in 2000 to 42,701 in 2025: up 77.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg?
The median resident of Rosenberg is 32.8 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 58.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 17.5%. 22.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rosenberg | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 ±2.7 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±2.5 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±1.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58.4% ±4.5 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.5% ±3.2 pts | 28.7% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.1% ±2.6 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±4.2 pts | 21.9% | +6.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.7% ±4.3 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.9% ±4.9 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.5% ±3.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±2.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3% ±3.8 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±1.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±2.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Rosenberg earn?
Half of Rosenberg's 15,140 households earn less than $65,668 a year (±$6,590), against $114,041 in Fort Bend County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,166 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rosenberg | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,668 ±$6,590 | $114,041 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,704 ±$5,307 | $145,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,680 ±$1,959 | $47,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2% ±4.1 pts | 7.6% | +5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.4% ±7.9 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±2.2 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±3.5 pts | 95.5% | – |
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 Rosenberg?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Rosenberg's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,100 by its owner (±$18,281). The median renter pays $1,379 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rosenberg | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,100 ±$18,281 | $374,500 | +$29,204 |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 ±$55 | $1,807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±8.1 pts | 43.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,752 ±$142 | $2,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±4.8 pts | 77.0% | +6.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±4.8 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 16,070 ±826 | 305,633 | +2,496 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.0% ±4.8 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.5% ±4.8 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Rosenberg building?
Builders took permits for 419 new housing units in Rosenberg in 2025 (419 in single-family houses), 9.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rosenberg work and get to work?
77.6% of Rosenberg's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Rosenberg | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±3.5 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6% ±4.2 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7% ±2.8 pts | 17.7% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min ±2.4 | 32.7 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 Rosenberg?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Rosenberg, and 11 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,152 (Tract 6752) to $73,424 (Tract 6751.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6755.02Fort Bend County | 19,203 | $104,435 |
| Tract 6751.01Fort Bend County | 6,692 | $64,238 |
| Tract 6752Fort Bend County | 5,728 | $50,152 |
| Tract 6753Fort Bend County | 5,546 | $54,027 |
| Tract 6751.02Fort Bend County | 4,859 | $73,424 |
| Tract 6750Fort Bend County | 3,141 | $60,392 |
| Tract 6754.01Fort Bend County | 9,019 | $108,000 |
| Tract 6755.01Fort Bend County | 8,823 | $84,422 |
| Tract 6748Fort Bend County | 6,229 | $49,175 |
| Tract 6754.02Fort Bend County | 3,273 | $85,338 |
| Tract 6734.01Fort Bend County | 8,480 | $132,461 |
| Tract 6755.03Fort Bend County | 9,221 | $130,737 |
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 Rosenberg) · Census block assignment files
How does Rosenberg compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rosenberg is the 970th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Rosenberg ranks 499th 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 | 89th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 217th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 516th | 979 |
| Median household income | 499th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 604th | 978 |
| Median home value | 433rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 259th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 228th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 470th | 877 |
| Median age | 749th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 866th | 973 |
| Work from home | 392nd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 268th | 976 |
Rosenberg's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg?
7 of the 57 figures for Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg.