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Rotan, TX
City in Fisher County, Texas.
Population
1,204
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Rotan and its ZIP codes
Rotan at a glance
- Rotan is about 5.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,289 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $54,000 (81% below Texas) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Rotan, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rotan, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,289
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$54,000
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (555), German Americans (60), Irish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fisher County. PPP loans are for Rotan.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,140
818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.6M
FY 2026, $13,515 per person
How people get to work
Rotan, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rotan, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
23.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rotan, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.8%
U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts
Cities near Rotan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RobyCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| HamlinCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| HermleighCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9 |
| AspermontTown | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| SweetwaterCity | 27 mi | 11.1 |
| SnyderCity | 28 mi | 8.9 |
| JaytonCity | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| RoscoeCity | 29 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rotan, TX in?
- Rotan is in Fisher County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rotan, TX?
- About 1,204 people live in Rotan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rotan?
- Nearby places include Roby (8.9 mi), Sylvester (16 mi), McCaulley (16 mi), Hamlin (19 mi), Hermleigh (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023