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Roscoe, TX
City in Nolan County, Texas.
Population
1,425
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
442
ZIP codes
0
Roscoe and its ZIP codes
Roscoe at a glance
- Roscoe is about 3.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,326 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,500 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $1,263 a month.
Local data for Roscoe, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roscoe, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,326
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$90,500
Median rent
$1,263/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (573), German Americans (259), Irish Americans (171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nolan County. PPP loans are for Roscoe.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,954
6,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.6M
FY 2026, $5,671 per person
How people get to work
Roscoe, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roscoe, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 31°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roscoe, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Roscoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SweetwaterCity | 8.1 mi | 11.1 |
| LoraineTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| HermleighCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9 |
| Colorado CityCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| RobyCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake Colorado CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.8 |
| TrentTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| BlackwellCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| WestbrookCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| SnyderCity | 29 mi | 8.9 |
| RotanCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roscoe, TX in?
- Roscoe is in Nolan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Roscoe, TX?
- About 1,425 people live in Roscoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roscoe?
- Nearby places include Sweetwater (8.1 mi), Loraine (10 mi), Hermleigh (18 mi), Colorado City (19 mi), Roby (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023