Rosita, TX Demographics

A map of Rosita's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,087	2,716	71.2%	77.6%
Native American/Other	770	711	26.3%	20.3%
Black	44	3	1.5%	0.1%
Multiracial	20	5	0.7%	0.1%
Asian	11	3	0.4%	0.1%
White	1	63	0.0%	1.8%

Rosita, Texas has an estimated population of 2,933, a large decrease from the 3,501 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% Hispanic, 26.3% Native American/Other, 1.5% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% White. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosita has become considerably 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 Rosita, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosita is ranked the 590th 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). Rosita was ranked the 515th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosita's White Population

1 residents of Rosita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosita is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rosita ranks 1718th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosita's White population has declined by an estimated 98.4%. White residents' share of Rosita's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Rosita is less White than neighboring Eidson Road (0.3% White), Las Quintas Fronterizas (0.8% White), and Eagle Pass (4.4% White).

Rosita's Black Population

44 residents of Rosita, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosita is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rosita ranks 1439th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosita's Black population has grown by an estimated 1366.7%. Black residents' share of Rosita's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.5%.

Rosita is more Black than neighboring Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) (0% Black), Eidson Road (0% Black), Las Quintas Fronterizas (0% Black), Eagle Pass (0.2% Black), and Fabrica (0% Black).

Rosita's Asian Population

11 residents of Rosita, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosita is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rosita ranks 1268th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosita's Asian population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Asian residents' share of Rosita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Rosita is more Asian than neighboring Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) (0% Asian), Eidson Road (0% Asian), Las Quintas Fronterizas (0.1% Asian), and Fabrica (0% Asian).

Rosita's Hispanic Population

2,087 residents of Rosita, or 71.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosita is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rosita ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosita's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosita's population has decreased from 77.6% to 71.2%.

Rosita is less Hispanic than neighboring Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) (100% Hispanic), Eidson Road (99.7% Hispanic), Las Quintas Fronterizas (99% Hispanic), Eagle Pass (94.2% Hispanic), and Fabrica (100% Hispanic).

Rosita's Native American/Other Population

770 residents of Rosita, or 26.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosita is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosita ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosita's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosita's population has increased from 20.3% to 26.3%.

Rosita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) (0% Native American/Other), Eidson Road (0% Native American/Other), Las Quintas Fronterizas (0% Native American/Other), Eagle Pass (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fabrica (0% Native American/Other).

Rosita's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Rosita, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosita is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rosita ranks 1663rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosita's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosita's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Rosita is more Multiracial than neighboring Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) (0% Multiracial), Eidson Road (0% Multiracial), Las Quintas Fronterizas (0% Multiracial), Eagle Pass (0.3% Multiracial), and Fabrica (0% 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.