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Rosharon, TX
Census-designated place in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
1,737
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
541
ZIP codes
0
Rosharon and its ZIP codes
Rosharon at a glance
- Rosharon is about 4.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,678 a year, 31% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,000 (28% below Texas).
Local data for Rosharon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosharon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,678
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$205,000
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,119), Puerto Ricans (38), French Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Rosharon.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
How people get to work
Rosharon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosharon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 44°F
55.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosharon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.3%
U.S. 11.1% +14.2 pts
Cities near Rosharon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BonneyVillage | 3.8 mi | 2 |
| Sandy PointCity | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Iowa ColonyVillage | 6.3 mi | 11.1 |
| SiennaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 12.6 |
| ManvelCity | 10 mi | 27.3 |
| ArcolaCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| LiverpoolCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DanburyCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AlvinCity | 11 mi | 22.9 |
| AngletonCity | 13 mi | 11.7 |
| FresnoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| Hillcrest VillageCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Missouri CityCity | 14 mi | 29 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 14 mi | 7 |
| ThompsonsTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosharon, TX in?
- Rosharon is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rosharon, TX?
- About 1,737 people live in Rosharon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosharon?
- Nearby places include Bonney (3.8 mi), Sandy Point (4.2 mi), Iowa Colony (6.3 mi), Sienna (9.6 mi), Manvel (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023