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Roma Overview

11,531
TOTAL POPULATION
5,360
MALE POPULATION
6,171
FEMALE POPULATION
86.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.7
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,065
PER CAPITA INCOME
$35,786
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,951
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
4.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
95.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,479
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Roma Area Codes

Race in Roma

The most populous races in Roma are Hispanic or Latino (11,331 | 98.3%), White / Caucasian (6,265 | 54.3%), and Two or more Races (4,461 | 38.7%).
Race in Roma
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino11,33198.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,26554.3%
Two or more Races4,46138.7%
Some other Race8057.0%
Total11,531100.0%

Ancestry in Roma

The most populous ancestries reported in Roma are Mexican (10,745 | 93.2%), French (14 | 0.1%), and American (13 | 0.1%), together accounting for 93.4% of all Roma residents.
Ancestry in Roma
Ancestry# Population% Population
American130.1%
French140.1%
Mexican10,74593.2%
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Immigrants in Roma

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Roma came from Central America (3,939 | 34.2%), Latin America (3,939 | 34.2%), and Mexico (3,939 | 34.2%), together accounting for 102.5% of all Roma residents.
Immigrants in Roma
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America3,93934.2%
Latin America3,93934.2%
Mexico3,93934.2%
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Sex and Age in Roma

Sex and Age in Roma

The most populous age groups in Roma are 30 to 34 Years (586 | 10.9%) for men and Under 5 Years (950 | 15.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Roma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years508 (9.5%)950 (15.4%)
5 to 9 Years363 (6.8%)479 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years570 (10.6%)486 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years441 (8.2%)194 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years469 (8.7%)341 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years447 (8.3%)598 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years586 (10.9%)220 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years251 (4.7%)213 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Years213 (4.0%)240 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years272 (5.1%)260 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years228 (4.3%)264 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years139 (2.6%)405 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years217 (4.1%)290 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years237 (4.4%)520 (8.4%)
70 to 74 Years180 (3.4%)186 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years104 (1.9%)73 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years104 (1.9%)123 (2.0%)
85 Years and over31 (0.6%)329 (5.3%)
Total5,360 (100.0%)6,171 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Roma

Median Family Size in Roma

The median family size in Roma is 4.40 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,334 | 55.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (56 | 2.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Roma
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,334 (55.7%)4.84
Single Male/Father56 (2.3%)3.07
Single Female/Mother1,003 (41.9%)3.90
Total Families2,393 (100.0%)4.40

Median Household Size in Roma

The median household size in Roma is 3.51 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,334 | 40.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.84 persons per household. non-family households (891 | 27.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Roma
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,334 (40.6%)4.84
Single Male/Father56 (1.7%)3.07
Single Female/Mother1,003 (30.5%)3.97
Non-family891 (27.1%)1.04
Total Households3,284 (100.0%)3.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Roma

Out of a total of 3,284 households in Roma, 2,393 (72.9%) are family households, while 891 (27.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 775, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 850.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Roma
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-850 (25.9%)
2-Person Households775 (23.6%)41 (1.3%)
3-Person Households712 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households519 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households173 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households70 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households144 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,393 (72.9%)891 (27.1%)

Female Fertility in Roma

Fertility by Age in Roma

Average fertility rate in Roma is 127.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 278.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Roma
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years54 (19.9%)278.0
20 to 34 years217 (80.1%)187.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total271 (100.0%)127.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Roma

55.4% of women with births (271) in Roma are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Roma
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years96 (44.2%)121 (55.8%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (55.3%)121 (44.7%)

Fertility by Education in Roma

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Roma
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (4.4%)23.0
High School Diploma87 (32.1%)153.0
College or Associate's Degree138 (50.9%)202.0
Bachelor's Degree34 (12.6%)126.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total271 (100.0%)127.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Roma

44.7% of women with births in Roma are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Roma
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (55.3%)121 (44.7%)

Income in Roma

Income Overview in Roma

Per Capita Income in Roma is $14,065, while median incomes of families and households are $35,786 and $26,951 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,531$14,065
Median Family Income2,393$35,786
Mean Family Income2,393$47,057
Median Household Income3,284$26,951
Mean Household Income3,284$40,176
Income Deficit2,393$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,5314.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,53195.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,5310.49

Earnings by Sex in Roma

Average Earnings in Roma are $20,049, $20,235 for men and $19,282 for women, a difference of 4.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Roma
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,607 (55.7%)$20,235
Female2,077 (44.3%)$19,282
Total4,684 (100.0%)$20,049

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Roma

The most common earnings brackets in Roma are $20,000 to $22,499 for men (271 | 10.4%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (246 | 11.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Roma
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less232 (8.9%)124 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (1.0%)129 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499237 (9.1%)55 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99952 (2.0%)240 (11.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499169 (6.5%)56 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999199 (7.6%)246 (11.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499235 (9.0%)150 (7.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999128 (4.9%)54 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499271 (10.4%)237 (11.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99978 (3.0%)95 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99926 (1.0%)35 (1.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999143 (5.5%)123 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99951 (2.0%)57 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999131 (5.0%)79 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99999 (3.8%)22 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999114 (4.4%)55 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999147 (5.6%)170 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999148 (5.7%)108 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999113 (4.3%)23 (1.1%)
$100,000+8 (0.3%)19 (0.9%)
Total2,607 (100.0%)2,077 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Roma

Average earnings in Roma are $20,821 for men and $20,928 for women, a difference of 0.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,623, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $19,891. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,370, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,946.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Roma
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$19,891$16,585
College or Associate's Degree$31,020$22,072
Bachelor's Degree$68,623$54,375
Graduate Degree$44,375$56,370
Total$20,821$20,928

Family Income in Roma

Family Income Brackets in Roma

According to the Roma family income data, there are 498 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 50 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Roma
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00036115.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991154.8%
$15,000 to $24,99939716.6%
$25,000 to $34,99929012.1%
$35,000 to $49,99949820.8%
$50,000 to $74,99933013.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992159.0%
$100,000 to $149,999743.1%
$150,000 to $199,999502.1%
$200,000+572.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Roma

7+ person families (144 | 6.0%) account for the highest median family income in Roma with $71,298 per family, while 3-person families (688 | 28.7%) have the highest median income of $13,363 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Roma
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families809 (33.8%)$22,924
3-Person Families688 (28.7%)$40,088
4-Person Families535 (22.4%)$37,589
5-Person Families147 (6.1%)$36,250
6-Person Families70 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families144 (6.0%)$71,298
Total2,393 (100.0%)$35,786

Family Income by Number of Earners in Roma

The median family income in Roma is $35,786, with families comprising 3+ earners (301) having the highest median family income of $67,250, while families with no earners (413) have the lowest median family income of $15,694, accounting for 12.6% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Roma
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners413 (17.3%)$15,694
1 Earner977 (40.8%)$30,770
2 Earners702 (29.3%)$59,936
3+ Earners301 (12.6%)$67,250
Total2,393 (100.0%)$35,786

Household Income in Roma

Household Income Brackets in Roma

With 594 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Roma, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 53 households (1.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Roma
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00053216.2%
$10,000 to $14,99945613.9%
$15,000 to $24,99958817.9%
$25,000 to $34,99934210.4%
$35,000 to $49,99959418.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993099.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992738.3%
$100,000 to $149,999762.3%
$150,000 to $199,999531.6%
$200,000+662.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Roma

The median household income in Roma is $26,951, with the highest median household income of $39,048 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,071 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 143 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Roma
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years143 (4.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years787 (24.0%)$35,868
45 to 64 Years1,071 (32.6%)$39,048
65+ Years1,283 (39.1%)$17,190
Total3,284 (100.0%)$26,951

Poverty in Roma

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Roma

With 31.1% poverty level for males and 35.9% for females among the residents of Roma, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 290 males (60.0%) and 206 females (66.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Roma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years262 (51.6%)451 (47.5%)
5 Years61 (41.5%)42 (56.0%)
6 to 11 Years290 (60.0%)137 (23.7%)
12 to 14 Years134 (44.2%)206 (66.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years162 (57.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years228 (37.8%)240 (57.7%)
25 to 34 Years79 (7.6%)176 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years43 (9.3%)84 (18.5%)
45 to 54 Years123 (24.6%)133 (25.4%)
55 to 64 Years74 (20.8%)155 (22.3%)
65 to 74 Years86 (20.6%)355 (50.3%)
75 Years and over127 (53.1%)235 (44.8%)
Total1,669 (31.1%)2,214 (35.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Roma

According to the poverty statistics in Roma, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Roma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years246 (48.4%)499 (52.5%)
5 Years86 (58.5%)33 (44.0%)
6 to 11 Years193 (40.0%)441 (76.3%)
12 to 14 Years169 (55.8%)106 (34.0%)
15 Years23 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years122 (43.0%)110 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years375 (62.2%)176 (42.3%)
25 to 34 Years954 (92.3%)642 (78.5%)
35 to 44 Years421 (90.7%)369 (81.5%)
45 to 54 Years377 (75.4%)391 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years282 (79.2%)540 (77.7%)
65 to 74 Years331 (79.4%)351 (49.7%)
75 Years and over112 (46.9%)290 (55.2%)
Total3,691 (68.9%)3,957 (64.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Roma

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Roma show that 28.0% or 374 of the total 1,334 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 13.9%, which includes 15 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Roma
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children446 (69.8%)193 (30.2%)
1 or 2 Children421 (73.6%)151 (26.4%)
3 or 4 Children93 (86.1%)15 (13.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total960 (72.0%)374 (28.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Roma

According to the poverty data in Roma, 16.1% or 9 single-father households and 38.8% or 389 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (60.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Roma
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)15 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)289 (53.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)85 (60.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (16.1%)389 (38.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Roma

The poverty data for Roma shows that 374 of the married-couple family households (28.0%) and 398 of the single-parent households (37.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 household (60.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Roma
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children193 (30.2%)15 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children151 (26.4%)298 (54.6%)
3 or 4 Children15 (13.9%)85 (60.3%)
5 or more Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total374 (28.0%)398 (37.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Roma

Employment by Class of Employer in Roma

Among the 3,855 employed individuals in Roma, private company employees (2,307 | 59.8%), local government employees (731 | 19.0%), and state government employees (384 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Roma
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,30759.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)992.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2426.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations631.6%
Local Government Employees73119.0%
State Government Employees38410.0%
Federal Government Employees290.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,855100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Roma

According to the labor force statistics for Roma, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,143), 55.0% or 4,479 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.0% or 627 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 96.5% or 885 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.5% or 205 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Roma
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years84 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years673 (83.1%)205 (30.5%)
25 to 29 Years693 (66.3%)121 (17.5%)
30 to 34 Years636 (78.9%)93 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years885 (96.5%)142 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years823 (80.4%)38 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years353 (64.9%)26 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years269 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years64 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,479 (55.0%)627 (14.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Roma

According to labor force statistics for Roma, 75.6% of individuals (3,661) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,843) are in the labor force, with 11.5% or 421 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.7% or 741 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.5% or 274 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Roma
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School703 (56.8%)113 (9.1%)
High School Diploma1,168 (82.6%)332 (23.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,047 (78.4%)103 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher741 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,661 (75.6%)557 (11.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Roma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Roma are Community & Social Service (597 | 15.5%), Education Instruction & Library (466 | 12.1%), Management (112 | 2.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (87 | 2.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (78 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Roma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Roma, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Roma
OccupationMaleFemale
Management64 (57.1%)48 (42.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 210 (35.2%)387 (64.8%)
Education, Arts & Media30 (68.2%)14 (31.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library93 (20.0%)373 (80.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (17.9%)64 (82.1%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)321 (37.6%)533 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)2,076 (53.8%)1,779 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Roma are Healthcare Support (575 | 14.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (207 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (201 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (179 | 4.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (166 | 4.3%).
Services Occupations in Roma

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Roma, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (95.2%), Security & Protection (88.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (86.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Roma
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support92 (16.0%)483 (84.0%)
Security & Protection158 (88.3%)21 (11.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention158 (95.2%)8 (4.8%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (13.5%)179 (86.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance147 (73.1%)54 (26.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)425 (36.1%)751 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)2,076 (53.8%)1,779 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Roma are Sales & Related (312 | 8.1%), and Office & Administration (202 | 5.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Roma

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Roma
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related166 (53.2%)146 (46.8%)
Office & Administration39 (19.3%)163 (80.7%)
Total (Category)205 (39.9%)309 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)2,076 (53.8%)1,779 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Roma are Construction & Extraction (398 | 10.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (132 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Roma

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Roma
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction398 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)536 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,076 (53.8%)1,779 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Roma are Production (376 | 9.8%), Transportation (203 | 5.3%), and Material Moving (196 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Roma

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Roma
OccupationMaleFemale
Production296 (78.7%)80 (21.3%)
Transportation121 (59.6%)82 (40.4%)
Material Moving172 (87.8%)24 (12.2%)
Total (Category)589 (76.0%)186 (24.0%)
Total (Overall)2,076 (53.8%)1,779 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Roma

Employment Industries in Roma

The major employment industries in Roma include Educational Services (903 | 23.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (862 | 22.4%), Construction (470 | 12.2%), Manufacturing (289 | 7.5%), and Public Administration (171 | 4.4%).
Employment Industries in Roma

Employment Industries by Sex in Roma

The Roma industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Roma
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction459 (97.7%)11 (2.3%)
Manufacturing196 (67.8%)93 (32.2%)
Wholesale Trade73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (11.8%)112 (88.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing40 (80.0%)10 (20.0%)
Professional & Scientific46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services343 (38.0%)560 (62.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance147 (17.1%)715 (83.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services28 (19.9%)113 (80.1%)
Public Administration110 (64.3%)61 (35.7%)
Total2,076 (53.8%)1,779 (46.2%)

Education in Roma

School Enrollment in Roma

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,341 students in Roma are middle school (707 | 21.2%), high school (688 | 20.6%), and elementary school (677 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Roma
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3029.0%
Kindergarten2377.1%
Elementary School67720.3%
Middle School70721.2%
High School68820.6%
College / Undergraduate62918.8%
Graduate / Professional1013.0%
Total3,341100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Roma

Out of a total of 3,341 students who are enrolled in schools in Roma, 90 (2.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,251 (97.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 90 (31.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 745 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Roma
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds193 (68.2%)90 (31.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old745 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,056 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds318 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,251 (97.3%)90 (2.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Roma

Education (324 | 30.9%), business (183 | 17.5%), psychology (166 | 15.8%), science & technology (94 | 9.0%), and physical & health sciences (61 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,048 individuals in Roma who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Roma
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural100.9%
Physical & Health Sciences615.8%
Psychology16615.8%
Social Sciences464.4%
Engineering333.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies525.0%
Science & Technology949.0%
Business18317.5%
Education32430.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History313.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications262.5%
Arts & Humanities222.1%
Total1,048100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Roma

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Roma

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Roma are males with 2 vehicles (685, accounting for 33.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (506, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Roma
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle102 (4.9%)53 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle387 (18.6%)629 (35.4%)
2 Vehicles685 (33.0%)506 (28.4%)
3 Vehicles515 (24.8%)442 (24.8%)
4 Vehicles58 (2.8%)26 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles329 (15.9%)123 (6.9%)
Total2,076 (100.0%)1,779 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Roma

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Roma are 5 to 9 minutes (837 commuters, 25.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (672 commuters, 20.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (392 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Roma
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1213.7%
5 to 9 Minutes83725.7%
10 to 14 Minutes67220.6%
15 to 19 Minutes3059.4%
20 to 24 Minutes39212.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1294.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2417.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes391.2%
45 to 59 Minutes752.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2206.8%
90 or more Minutes2297.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Roma

The most common commute times in Roma are 5 to 9 minutes (448 commuters, 26.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (442 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Roma
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes58 (3.4%)63 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes448 (26.5%)389 (24.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes230 (13.6%)442 (28.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes154 (9.1%)151 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes88 (5.2%)304 (19.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes129 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes153 (9.1%)88 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)39 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes75 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes125 (7.4%)95 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes229 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Roma

The most frequent times of departure to work in Roma are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (404, 23.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (404, 25.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Roma
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM60 (3.5%)15 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM153 (9.1%)65 (4.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM59 (3.5%)29 (1.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM404 (23.9%)197 (12.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM250 (14.8%)404 (25.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM206 (12.2%)197 (12.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM209 (12.4%)154 (9.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM53 (3.1%)146 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM26 (1.5%)120 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM23 (1.4%)115 (7.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM40 (2.4%)39 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM110 (6.5%)25 (1.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM77 (4.6%)65 (4.1%)
Total1,689 (100.0%)1,571 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Roma

Occupancy by Ownership in Roma

Of the total 3,284 dwellings in Roma, owner-occupied units account for 1,981 (60.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,303 (39.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Roma
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,98160.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,30339.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,284100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Roma

Occupancy by Household Size in Roma
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household85025.9%
2-Person Household81624.8%
3-Person Household71221.7%
4+ Person Household90627.6%
Total Housing Units3,284100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Roma

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Roma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household352 (41.4%)498 (58.6%)
2-Person Household429 (52.6%)387 (47.4%)
3-Person Household476 (66.8%)236 (33.2%)
4+ Person Household724 (79.9%)182 (20.1%)
Total Housing Units1,981 (60.3%)1,303 (39.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Roma

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Roma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School822 (50.4%)810 (49.6%)
High School Diploma421 (59.1%)291 (40.9%)
College/Associate Degree403 (87.8%)56 (12.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher335 (69.7%)146 (30.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Roma

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Roma
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years53616.3%
35 to 44 Years39412.0%
45 to 54 Years47614.5%
55 to 64 Years59518.1%
65 to 74 Years74822.8%
75 to 84 Years2447.4%
85 Years and Over2918.9%
Total3,284100.0%

Housing Finances in Roma

Median Income by Occupancy in Roma

Median Income by Occupancy in Roma
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,981 (60.3%)$38,957
Renter-Occupied1,303 (39.7%)$14,068
Average3,284 (100.0%)$26,951

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Roma

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Roma
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (1.8%)92 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999146 (7.4%)257 (19.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99969 (3.5%)389 (29.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999111 (5.6%)121 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999210 (10.6%)147 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999254 (12.8%)87 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999470 (23.7%)123 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999257 (13.0%)53 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999237 (12.0%)34 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99975 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more116 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,981 (100.0%)1,303 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Roma

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Roma
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300508 (25.6%)170 (13.1%)
$300 to $4991,024 (51.7%)403 (30.9%)
$500 to $799193 (9.7%)313 (24.0%)
$800 to $99953 (2.7%)199 (15.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49995 (4.8%)26 (2.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99922 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49952 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more34 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,981 (100.0%)1,303 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Roma

Housing Structures in Roma

Housing Structures in Roma
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,30270.1%
Single Unit, Attached90.3%
2 Unit Apartments2698.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments501.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1073.3%
10 or more Apartments2156.6%
Mobile Home / Other33210.1%
Total3,284100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Roma

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Roma
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,752 (76.1%)550 (23.9%)
Single Unit, Attached9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)269 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments8 (3.7%)207 (96.3%)
Mobile Home / Other212 (63.9%)120 (36.1%)
Total1,981 (60.3%)1,303 (39.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Roma

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Roma
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room34 (1.7%)42 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms197 (9.9%)538 (41.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms948 (47.8%)606 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms684 (34.5%)42 (3.2%)
8 or more Rooms118 (6.0%)75 (5.8%)
Total1,981 (100.0%)1,303 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Roma

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Roma
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25 (1.3%)39 (3.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,910 (96.4%)1,237 (94.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used25 (1.3%)27 (2.1%)
Total1,981 (100.0%)1,303 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Roma

Household Vehicle Usage in Roma
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle140 (7.1%)495 (38.0%)
1 Vehicle626 (31.6%)652 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles656 (33.1%)130 (10.0%)
3 or more Vehicles559 (28.2%)26 (2.0%)
Total1,981 (100.0%)1,303 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Roma

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Roma

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,720261
Median Property Value$73,500$106,300
Median Household Income$38,125$43
Monthly Housing Costs$347$34
Real Estate Taxes$729$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Roma

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Roma
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000620 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999515 (29.9%)123 (47.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999585 (34.0%)104 (39.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)34 (13.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Roma

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Roma
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000182 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999390 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999207 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999391 (22.7%)47 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999257 (14.9%)79 (30.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999195 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (1.5%)42 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more73 (4.2%)50 (19.2%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Roma

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Roma
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x818 (47.6%)80,536 (30,856.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x197 (11.5%)135 (51.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x238 (13.8%)85 (32.6%)
4.0x or more431 (25.1%)20 (7.7%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Roma

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Roma
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800906 (52.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499260 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499480 (27.9%)96 (36.8%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Roma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roma
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,376 (81.9%)304 (18.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,734 (80.2%)427 (19.8%)
19 to 25 Years618 (58.5%)439 (41.5%)
26 to 34 Years562 (32.0%)1,192 (68.0%)
35 to 44 Years269 (29.3%)648 (70.7%)
45 to 54 Years494 (48.2%)530 (51.8%)
55 to 64 Years732 (69.7%)319 (30.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,090 (97.1%)33 (2.9%)
75 Years and older764 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,639 (66.2%)3,892 (33.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Roma

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Roma
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,376 (81.9%)304 (18.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,734 (80.2%)427 (19.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen618 (58.5%)439 (41.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Roma

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Roma
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,403 (68.8%)1,092 (31.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,619 (65.9%)1,354 (34.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,019 (60.7%)659 (39.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999773 (64.8%)419 (35.1%)
$100,000 and over825 (69.2%)368 (30.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roma

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Roma
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,195 (71.1%)181 (10.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,505 (69.6%)239 (11.1%)
19 to 25 Years247 (23.4%)371 (35.1%)
25 to 34 Years128 (7.3%)434 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years93 (10.1%)176 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years49 (4.8%)445 (43.5%)
55 to 64 Years308 (29.3%)434 (41.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,069 (95.2%)78 (7.0%)
75 Years and over739 (96.7%)89 (11.7%)
Total5,333 (46.3%)2,447 (21.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Roma

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Roma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years102 (8.2%)51 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years163 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years284 (21.5%)177 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years145 (34.8%)414 (58.6%)
75 Years and over127 (53.1%)448 (85.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Roma

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Roma: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (1.7%)39 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years67 (16.1%)154 (21.8%)
75 Years and over89 (37.2%)194 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Roma: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (3.7%)80 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years73 (17.5%)130 (18.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)230 (43.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Roma: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years102 (8.2%)51 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years130 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years153 (11.6%)65 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years24 (5.8%)141 (20.0%)
75 Years and over55 (23.0%)248 (47.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Roma: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years114 (8.6%)84 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years105 (25.2%)295 (41.8%)
75 Years and over43 (18.0%)391 (74.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Roma: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years165 (12.5%)65 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years97 (23.3%)85 (12.0%)
75 Years and over30 (12.6%)381 (72.6%)

Technology Access in Roma

Computing Device Access in Roma

Computing Device Access in Roma
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,37341.8%
Smartphone2,34771.5%
Tablet1,31240.0%
No Computing Device82325.1%
Total3,284100.0%

Internet Access in Roma

Internet Access in Roma
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet100.3%
Broadband Home1,54347.0%
Cellular Data Only1614.9%
Satellite Internet852.6%
No Internet1,51046.0%
Total3,284100.0%

Roma Summary

Roma, Texas is a city located in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is located on the Rio Grande, across from Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The population was 11,946 at the 2010 census.

History

Roma was founded in 1765 by Spanish settlers, making it one of the oldest cities in Texas. It was originally known as La Villa de Santa Rosa de Roma. The city was named after the Italian city of Rome. In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, which ceded the area to the United States. In 1852, the city was officially incorporated.
In the late 19th century, Roma was a major port of entry for immigrants from Mexico. The city was also a major center for the production of cotton and other agricultural products.

Geography

Roma is located at 26°20'45" North, 99°7'45" West (26.3458, -99.1293). It is situated on the Rio Grande, across from Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Roma's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as a number of tourist attractions, such as the Roma Bluffs Nature Park and the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Bridge.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large steel mill and a number of food processing plants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 11,946 people, 3,717 households, and 2,817 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,845.3 people per square mile (1,098.7/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 976.2 per square mile (376.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 97.2% of the population.
There were 3,717 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.67.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $17,917, and the median income for a family was $19,917. Males had a median income of $17,917 versus $14,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,917. About 33.2% of families and 37.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% of those under age 18 and 33.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Roma?
Total Population of Roma is 11,531.
What is the Total Male Population of Roma?
Total Male Population of Roma is 5,360.
What is the Total Female Population of Roma?
Total Female Population of Roma is 6,171.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Roma?
There are 86.86 Males per 100 Females in Roma.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Roma?
There are 115.13 Females per 100 Males in Roma.
What is the Median Population Age in Roma?
Median Population Age in Roma is 29.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Roma
Average Family Size in Roma is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Roma
Average Household Size in Roma is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Roma?
Per Capita income in Roma is $14,065.
What is the Median Family Income in Roma?
Median Family Income in Roma is $35,786.
What is the Median Household income in Roma?
Median Household Income in Roma is $26,951.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Roma?
Income or Wage Gap in Roma is 4.7%.
Women in Roma earn 95.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Roma?
Inequality or Gini Index in Roma is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Roma?
There are 4,479 People in the Labor Forcein in Roma.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Roma?
55.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Roma.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Roma?
Unemployment Rate in Roma is 14.0%.