Rosenberg, TX Demographics

A map of Rosenberg's Population by Race

Rosenberg, Texas has an estimated population of 40,646, an increase from the 38,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.4% Hispanic, 17.5% White, 13.1% Black, 9.0% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosenberg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosenberg has become less 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 Rosenberg, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosenberg is ranked the 90th 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). Rosenberg was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosenberg's White Population

7,129 residents of Rosenberg, or 17.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosenberg is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rosenberg ranks 1394th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosenberg's White population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Rosenberg's population has decreased from 21.4% to 17.5%.

Rosenberg is more White than neighboring Beasley (11.5% White). Rosenberg is less White than neighboring Cumings (20.3% White), Pleak (24.2% White), Richmond (22.9% White), and Fairchilds (57.4% White).

Rosenberg's Black Population

5,307 residents of Rosenberg, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosenberg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rosenberg ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosenberg's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Black residents' share of Rosenberg's population has decreased from 16.3% to 13.1%.

Rosenberg is more Black than neighboring Pleak (0% Black), Beasley (1.2% Black), and Fairchilds (2.3% Black). Rosenberg is less Black than neighboring Cumings (27.5% Black), and Richmond (22.1% Black).

Rosenberg's Asian Population

3,670 residents of Rosenberg, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosenberg is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rosenberg ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosenberg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 119.1%. Asian residents' share of Rosenberg's population has increased from 4.4% to 9.0%.

Rosenberg is more Asian than neighboring Pleak (3.1% Asian), Richmond (4.6% Asian), Beasley (0% Asian), and Fairchilds (1% Asian). Rosenberg is less Asian than neighboring Cumings (16.6% Asian).

Rosenberg's Hispanic Population

23,741 residents of Rosenberg, or 58.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosenberg is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rosenberg ranks 559th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosenberg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosenberg's population has increased from 55.1% to 58.4%.

Rosenberg is more Hispanic than neighboring Cumings (35.5% Hispanic), Richmond (49% Hispanic), and Fairchilds (36.2% Hispanic). Rosenberg is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleak (68.3% Hispanic), and Beasley (83.3% Hispanic).

Rosenberg's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Rosenberg, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosenberg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosenberg ranks 741st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosenberg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosenberg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Rosenberg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cumings (0% Native American/Other), Pleak (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fairchilds (0.1% Native American/Other). Rosenberg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beasley (4% Native American/Other).

Rosenberg's Multiracial Population

662 residents of Rosenberg, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosenberg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rosenberg ranks 1229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosenberg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosenberg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Rosenberg is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumings (0% Multiracial), Richmond (1.1% Multiracial), and Beasley (0% Multiracial). Rosenberg is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleak (4.2% Multiracial), and Fairchilds (2.9% 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.