City

Roma, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Starr County  ·  Texas

👥17,823Population
💰$30,134Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$83,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊12.6%Unemployment▲ 156% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.5%Hispanic: 97.5%Race
White2.5%
Hispanic97.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.40
Below Poverty37.1% ▲ 271% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 156% above avg
No HS Diploma659 (10%)
HS Graduate1,932 (29.2%)
Some College1,002 (15.1%)
Associates1,129 (17.1%)
Bachelors441 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,458 (22%)

Education

No HS: 10%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS10.0%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College15.1%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,134 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$83,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units6,639
Vacant Units1,397

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Roma, TX

Roma is a city in Texas, located in Starr County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,823 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Roma is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,134 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Roma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $647 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roma is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.54%).

Roma, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Roma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78584 17,823 $30,134 $83,800 $647 12.6% 28.7% 63.7%