Roscoe, TX Demographics

A map of Roscoe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	669	606	46.9%	47.7%
Hispanic	616	609	43.2%	47.9%
Black	71	16	5.0%	1.3%
Multiracial	61	19	4.3%	1.5%
Native American/Other	8	17	0.6%	1.3%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Roscoe, Texas has an estimated population of 1,425, a large increase from the 1,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.9% White, 43.2% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Roscoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Roscoe has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Roscoe, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Roscoe is ranked the 870th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Roscoe was ranked the 896th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Roscoe's White Population

669 residents of Roscoe, or 46.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Roscoe is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Roscoe ranks 1059th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Roscoe's population has decreased from 47.7% to 46.9%.

Roscoe is more White than neighboring Loraine (31.9% White), and Colorado City (45.7% White). Roscoe is less White than neighboring Sweetwater (49% White), Hermleigh (47.8% White), and Roby (71.6% White).

Roscoe's Black Population

71 residents of Roscoe, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Roscoe is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Roscoe ranks 927th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Black population has grown by an estimated 343.8%. Black residents' share of Roscoe's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.0%.

Roscoe is more Black than neighboring Sweetwater (2.5% Black), Loraine (2.3% Black), Hermleigh (0% Black), and Roby (1% Black). Roscoe is less Black than neighboring Colorado City (7% Black).

Roscoe's Asian Population

0 residents of Roscoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Roscoe is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Roscoe ranks 986th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Roscoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Roscoe is less Asian than neighboring Loraine (0.2% Asian), Colorado City (2% Asian), and Roby (1% Asian).

Roscoe's Hispanic Population

616 residents of Roscoe, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Roscoe is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Roscoe ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Roscoe's population has decreased from 47.9% to 43.2%.

Roscoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Sweetwater (42.8% Hispanic), Colorado City (42.2% Hispanic), and Roby (23.1% Hispanic). Roscoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Loraine (62% Hispanic), and Hermleigh (50.1% Hispanic).

Roscoe's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Roscoe, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Roscoe is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Roscoe ranks 238th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Roscoe's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Roscoe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loraine (0% Native American/Other), Hermleigh (0.4% Native American/Other), Colorado City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Roby (0% Native American/Other). Roscoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sweetwater (0.9% Native American/Other).

Roscoe's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Roscoe, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Roscoe is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Roscoe ranks 1348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Roscoe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 221.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Roscoe's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.3%.

Roscoe is more Multiracial than neighboring Loraine (3.6% Multiracial), Hermleigh (1.7% Multiracial), Colorado City (2.8% Multiracial), and Roby (3.2% Multiracial). Roscoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Sweetwater (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.