Rosita, Texas

Rosita, formerly known as Rosita South, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maverick County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,501 as of the 2020 census. The Kickapoo Indian Reservation of Texas is located within the community.

Rosita, Texas
CDP
Coordinates: 28°37′28″N 100°26′1″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Maverick
Area
• Total	8.0 sq mi (20.6 km2)
• Land	7.8 sq mi (20.1 km2)
• Water	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation [1]	725 ft (221 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,501
• Density	440/sq mi (170/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78852[2]
Area code	830
FIPS code	48-63364[3]
GNIS feature ID	1852763[1]

Geography

Rosita is located at 28°37′28″N 100°26′1″W (28.624308, -100.433557).^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.0 square miles (20.6 km²), of which 7.8 square miles (20.1 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km²) (2.64%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	2,574		—
2010	2,704		5.1%
2020	3,501		29.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–1900[6] 1910[7] 1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10] 1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13] 1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16] 2010[17] 2020[18]

Rosita was first listed as a census designated place under the name Rosita South in the 2010 U.S. Census.^[17] The CDP was renamed Rosita in the 2010 U.S. Census.^[17]

2020 census

Rosita CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000[19]	Pop 2010[20]	Pop 2020[21]	% 2000	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	56	29	63	2.18%	1.07%	1.80%
Black or African American alone (NH)	5	0	3	0.19%	0.00%	0.09%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	372	333	710	14.45%	12.32%	20.28%
Asian alone (NH)	0	1	3	0.00%	0.04%	0.09%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	0	0	0	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Other Race alone (NH)	0	0	1	0.00%	0.00%	0.03%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	1	5	5	0.04%	0.18%	0.14%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2,140	2,336	2,716	83.14%	86.39%	77.58%
Total	2,574	2,704	3,501	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 2,574 people, 624 households, and 577 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 331.7 inhabitants per square mile (128.1/km²). There were 762 housing units at an average density of 98.2 per square mile (37.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 58.39% White, 0.19% African American, 15.97% Native American, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 22.69% from other races, and 2.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 83.14% of the population.

There were 624 households, out of which 67.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.5% were non-families. 7.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.11 and the average family size was 4.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 44.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 11.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,536, and the median income for a family was $21,333. Males had a median income of $17,500 versus $18,869 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,157. About 41.7% of families and 41.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.6% of those under age 18 and 78.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Rosita is served by the Eagle Pass Independent School District.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rosita, Texas
2. "Rosita ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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14. "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
15. "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
16. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
17. "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
18. "Census Bureau profile: Rosita, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
19. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Rosita South CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
20. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rosita CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
21. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rosita CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.