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Rosita, TX
Census-designated place in Maverick County, Texas.
Population
2,933
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
373
ZIP codes
0
Rosita and its ZIP codes
Rosita at a glance
- Rosita is about 3.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,407 a year, 52% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,200 (54% below Texas) and median rent is $586 a month.
Local data for Rosita, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosita, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,407
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$131,200
Median rent
$586/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
1.8%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,087), Italian Americans (21), Vietnamese Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maverick County. PPP loans are for Rosita.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Sep 2026, -2.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,605
18,991 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$375M
FY 2026, $6,484 per person
How people get to work
Rosita, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled31.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosita, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
121
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 40°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosita, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.0%
U.S. 11.1% +25.9 pts
Cities near Rosita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.3 |
| Eidson RoadCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7 |
| Las Quintas FronterizasCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Eagle PassCity | 6.6 mi | 9.4 |
| FabricaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Seco MinesCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Siesta AcresCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| El IndioCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Elm CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Radar BaseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| NormandyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| QuemadoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosita, TX in?
- Rosita is in Maverick County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rosita, TX?
- About 2,933 people live in Rosita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosita?
- Nearby places include Chula Vista (2 mi), Eidson Road (4.4 mi), Las Quintas Fronterizas (4.9 mi), Eagle Pass (6.6 mi), Fabrica (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023