Rotan, TX

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Rotan Overview

1,270
TOTAL POPULATION
602
MALE POPULATION
668
FEMALE POPULATION
90.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,370
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,607
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,861
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
629
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rotan Zip Codes

Rotan Area Codes

Race in Rotan

The most populous races in Rotan are White / Caucasian (724 | 57.0%), Hispanic or Latino (683 | 53.8%), and Two or more Races (341 | 26.9%).
Race in Rotan
Race# Population% Population
Asian90.7%
Black / African American675.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino68353.8%
Native / Alaskan201.6%
White / Caucasian72457.0%
Two or more Races34126.9%
Some other Race1098.6%
Total1,270100.0%

Ancestry in Rotan

The most populous ancestries reported in Rotan are Mexican (671 | 52.8%), English (111 | 8.7%), American (58 | 4.6%), Irish (50 | 3.9%), and German (44 | 3.5%), together accounting for 73.5% of all Rotan residents.
Ancestry in Rotan
Ancestry# Population% Population
African60.5%
American584.6%
Apache292.3%
Austrian282.2%
British30.2%
Cherokee90.7%
Creek90.7%
Dutch20.2%
English1118.7%
European191.5%
French131.0%
German443.5%
Irish503.9%
Italian50.4%
Mexican67152.8%
Mexican American Indian191.5%
Puerto Rican10.1%
Scotch-Irish131.0%
Scottish262.1%
Sioux20.2%
Spanish30.2%
Subsaharan African60.5%
Thai90.7%
Welsh30.2%
Yaqui10.1%
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Immigrants in Rotan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rotan came from Central America (49 | 3.9%), Latin America (49 | 3.9%), Mexico (49 | 3.9%), Asia (9 | 0.7%), and India (9 | 0.7%), together accounting for 13.0% of all Rotan residents.
Immigrants in Rotan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia90.7%
Austria30.2%
Central America493.9%
Europe30.2%
India90.7%
Latin America493.9%
Mexico493.9%
South Central Asia90.7%
Western Europe30.2%
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Sex and Age in Rotan

Sex and Age in Rotan

The most populous age groups in Rotan are Under 5 Years (61 | 10.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (63 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rotan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (10.1%)35 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years40 (6.6%)50 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years20 (3.3%)47 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years23 (3.8%)37 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years48 (8.0%)16 (2.4%)
25 to 29 Years56 (9.3%)63 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years26 (4.3%)45 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years39 (6.5%)34 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years32 (5.3%)33 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years39 (6.5%)23 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years40 (6.6%)50 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years45 (7.5%)28 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years42 (7.0%)32 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years24 (4.0%)55 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years34 (5.7%)51 (7.6%)
75 to 79 Years16 (2.7%)22 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years7 (1.2%)13 (1.9%)
85 Years and over10 (1.7%)34 (5.1%)
Total602 (100.0%)668 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rotan

Median Family Size in Rotan

The median family size in Rotan is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (219 | 67.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (18 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rotan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple219 (67.0%)3.17
Single Male/Father18 (5.5%)2.83
Single Female/Mother90 (27.5%)2.84
Total Families327 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Rotan

The median household size in Rotan is 2.49 persons per household, with single female/mother households (90 | 17.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (176 | 35.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rotan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple219 (43.5%)3.23
Single Male/Father18 (3.6%)3.00
Single Female/Mother90 (17.9%)3.29
Non-family176 (35.0%)1.11
Total Households503 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rotan

Out of a total of 503 households in Rotan, 327 (65.0%) are family households, while 176 (35.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 158, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 161.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rotan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-161 (32.0%)
2-Person Households158 (31.4%)12 (2.4%)
3-Person Households90 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households31 (6.2%)3 (0.6%)
6-Person Households13 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total327 (65.0%)176 (35.0%)

Female Fertility in Rotan

Fertility by Age in Rotan

Average fertility rate in Rotan is 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rotan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)56.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rotan

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rotan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rotan

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rotan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)95.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rotan

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rotan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Rotan

Income Overview in Rotan

Per Capita Income in Rotan is $26,370, while median incomes of families and households are $51,607 and $39,861 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,270$26,370
Median Family Income327$51,607
Mean Family Income327$65,501
Median Household Income503$39,861
Mean Household Income503$56,695
Income Deficit327$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,27040.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,27059.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2700.46

Earnings by Sex in Rotan

Average Earnings in Rotan are $28,103, $34,408 for men and $20,625 for women, a difference of 40.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Rotan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male399 (59.7%)$34,408
Female269 (40.3%)$20,625
Total668 (100.0%)$28,103

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rotan

The most common earnings brackets in Rotan are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (42 | 10.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (39 | 14.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rotan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (4.0%)30 (11.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (4.0%)17 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49919 (4.8%)22 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99910 (2.5%)14 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (5.3%)14 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.0%)3 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49942 (10.5%)3 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)31 (11.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (1.8%)2 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99924 (6.0%)2 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (5.0%)39 (14.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (6.3%)11 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (5.8%)10 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99938 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99929 (7.3%)11 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (2.5%)21 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (4.8%)15 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (9.3%)10 (3.7%)
$100,000+39 (9.8%)6 (2.2%)
Total399 (100.0%)269 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rotan

Average earnings in Rotan are $43,750 for men and $19,919 for women, a difference of 54.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,536, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,875. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $29,063, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $9,286.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rotan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,875$9,286
High School Diploma$63,125$29,063
College or Associate's Degree$50,231$18,333
Bachelor's Degree$75,536$0
Graduate Degree$61,667$0
Total$43,750$19,919

Family Income in Rotan

Family Income Brackets in Rotan

According to the Rotan family income data, there are 53 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rotan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004614.1%
$10,000 to $14,99972.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994814.7%
$25,000 to $34,999309.2%
$35,000 to $49,999288.6%
$50,000 to $74,9995316.2%
$75,000 to $99,9994614.1%
$100,000 to $149,999329.8%
$150,000 to $199,999226.7%
$200,000+154.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rotan

4-person families (28 | 8.6%) account for the highest median family income in Rotan with $86,875 per family, while 2-person families (189 | 57.8%) have the highest median income of $24,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rotan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families189 (57.8%)$48,750
3-Person Families65 (19.9%)$33,594
4-Person Families28 (8.6%)$86,875
5-Person Families41 (12.5%)$0
6-Person Families3 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.3%)$0
Total327 (100.0%)$51,607

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rotan

The median family income in Rotan is $51,607, with families comprising 3+ earners (10) having the highest median family income of $178,333, while families with 1 earner (153) have the lowest median family income of $26,250, accounting for 3.1% and 46.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rotan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners43 (13.2%)$29,583
1 Earner153 (46.8%)$26,250
2 Earners121 (37.0%)$78,977
3+ Earners10 (3.1%)$178,333
Total327 (100.0%)$51,607

Household Income in Rotan

Household Income Brackets in Rotan

With 84 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Rotan, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (3.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rotan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005711.3%
$10,000 to $14,999234.6%
$15,000 to $24,9995811.5%
$25,000 to $34,9998416.7%
$35,000 to $49,9998216.3%
$50,000 to $74,9996613.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995510.9%
$100,000 to $149,999387.6%
$150,000 to $199,999255.0%
$200,000+153.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rotan

The median household income in Rotan is $39,861, with the highest median household income of $48,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 168 households (33.4%) 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 12 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rotan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (2.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years154 (30.6%)$35,556
45 to 64 Years168 (33.4%)$48,125
65+ Years169 (33.6%)$33,250
Total503 (100.0%)$39,861

Poverty in Rotan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rotan

With 21.4% poverty level for males and 26.3% for females among the residents of Rotan, 12 to 14 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (91.7%) and 32 females (47.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rotan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (23.0%)8 (33.3%)
5 Years4 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (50.0%)27 (42.9%)
12 to 14 Years11 (91.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years3 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (50.0%)12 (41.4%)
18 to 24 Years22 (39.3%)4 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Years19 (23.2%)42 (38.9%)
35 to 44 Years6 (8.5%)32 (47.8%)
45 to 54 Years19 (24.0%)11 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years7 (8.1%)12 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)24 (22.6%)
75 Years and over2 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (21.4%)172 (26.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rotan

According to the poverty statistics in Rotan, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Rotan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (77.0%)16 (66.7%)
5 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (50.0%)36 (57.1%)
12 to 14 Years1 (8.3%)32 (100.0%)
15 Years6 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (50.0%)17 (58.6%)
18 to 24 Years34 (60.7%)20 (83.3%)
25 to 34 Years63 (76.8%)66 (61.1%)
35 to 44 Years65 (91.5%)35 (52.2%)
45 to 54 Years60 (75.9%)62 (84.9%)
55 to 64 Years80 (91.9%)48 (80.0%)
65 to 74 Years58 (100.0%)82 (77.4%)
75 Years and over31 (93.9%)69 (100.0%)
Total469 (78.6%)483 (73.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rotan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rotan show that 7.8% or 17 of the total 219 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 23.8%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rotan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children150 (95.5%)7 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)
3 or 4 Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total202 (92.2%)17 (7.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rotan

According to the poverty data in Rotan, 38.9% or 7 single-father households and 63.3% or 57 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 7 households (70.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rotan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children7 (70.0%)36 (63.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (38.9%)57 (63.3%)

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

The poverty data for Rotan shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (7.8%) and 64 of the single-parent households (59.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (23.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (70.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rotan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (4.5%)2 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children10 (23.8%)43 (64.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (70.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (7.8%)64 (59.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Rotan

Employment by Class of Employer in Rotan

Among the 594 employed individuals in Rotan, private company employees (393 | 66.2%), local government employees (84 | 14.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (79 | 13.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rotan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39366.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)61.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7913.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations203.4%
Local Government Employees8414.1%
State Government Employees71.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers50.8%
Total594100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rotan

According to the labor force statistics for Rotan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,008), 62.4% or 629 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 26 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rotan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (15.7%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years64 (100.0%)5 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years99 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years51 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years96 (69.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years121 (79.6%)8 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years54 (74.0%)5 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years57 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (31.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total629 (62.4%)26 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rotan

According to labor force statistics for Rotan, 76.2% of individuals (478) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (627) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 13 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 82.1% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.2% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rotan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School92 (65.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma178 (79.5%)8 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree139 (77.7%)3 (1.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (82.1%)6 (7.2%)
Total478 (76.2%)17 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rotan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rotan are Management (49 | 8.1%), Community & Social Service (43 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (33 | 5.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (29 | 4.8%), and Business & Financial (10 | 1.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rotan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rotan, 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 Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rotan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management42 (85.7%)7 (14.3%)
Business & Financial4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (27.9%)31 (72.1%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (18.2%)27 (81.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (13.8%)25 (86.2%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)72 (51.1%)69 (48.9%)
Total (Overall)381 (63.2%)222 (36.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rotan are Healthcare Support (33 | 5.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (30 | 5.0%), Security & Protection (17 | 2.8%), Law Enforcement (17 | 2.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Rotan

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Rotan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)13 (13.7%)82 (86.3%)
Total (Overall)381 (63.2%)222 (36.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rotan are Sales & Related (56 | 9.3%), and Office & Administration (47 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rotan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rotan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related31 (55.4%)25 (44.6%)
Office & Administration5 (10.6%)42 (89.4%)
Total (Category)36 (34.9%)67 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)381 (63.2%)222 (36.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rotan are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (67 | 11.1%), Construction & Extraction (56 | 9.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 8.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rotan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rotan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)381 (63.2%)222 (36.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rotan are Material Moving (47 | 7.8%), Transportation (27 | 4.5%), and Production (15 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rotan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rotan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation26 (96.3%)1 (3.7%)
Material Moving44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
Total (Category)85 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)381 (63.2%)222 (36.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rotan

Employment Industries in Rotan

The major employment industries in Rotan include Health Care & Social Assistance (83 | 13.8%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (74 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (62 | 10.3%), and Construction (61 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Rotan

Employment Industries by Sex in Rotan

The Rotan industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (88.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rotan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing67 (90.5%)7 (9.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Retail Trade41 (66.1%)21 (33.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services15 (27.8%)39 (72.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (12.0%)73 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (11.1%)24 (88.9%)
Public Administration6 (17.1%)29 (82.9%)
Total381 (63.2%)222 (36.8%)

Education in Rotan

School Enrollment in Rotan

The most common levels of schooling among the 223 students in Rotan are middle school (52 | 23.3%), high school (44 | 19.7%), and elementary school (34 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Rotan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3013.5%
Kindergarten2410.8%
Elementary School3415.2%
Middle School5223.3%
High School4419.7%
College / Undergraduate3013.5%
Graduate / Professional94.0%
Total223100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rotan

Out of a total of 223 students who are enrolled in schools in Rotan, 6 (2.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 217 (97.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (66.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rotan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Total217 (97.3%)6 (2.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rotan

Education (43 | 31.4%), science & technology (21 | 15.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (19 | 13.9%), psychology (17 | 12.4%), and business (17 | 12.4%) are the most common fields of study among 137 individuals in Rotan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rotan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1913.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1712.4%
Social Sciences53.6%
Engineering85.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2115.3%
Business1712.4%
Education4331.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History32.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities42.9%
Total137100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rotan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rotan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rotan are males with 1 vehicle (123, accounting for 33.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (60, making up 56.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rotan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (0.8%)13 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle123 (33.1%)60 (27.4%)
2 Vehicles115 (30.9%)76 (34.7%)
3 Vehicles54 (14.5%)34 (15.5%)
4 Vehicles41 (11.0%)19 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles36 (9.7%)17 (7.8%)
Total372 (100.0%)219 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rotan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rotan are 5 to 9 minutes (190 commuters, 33.3%), less than 5 minutes (106 commuters, 18.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (103 commuters, 18.0%).
Commute Time in Rotan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10618.6%
5 to 9 Minutes19033.3%
10 to 14 Minutes10318.0%
15 to 19 Minutes437.5%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes203.5%
30 to 34 Minutes295.1%
35 to 39 Minutes376.5%
40 to 44 Minutes234.0%
45 to 59 Minutes50.9%
60 to 89 Minutes152.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Rotan

The most common commute times in Rotan are 5 to 9 minutes (161 commuters, 44.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (48 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rotan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes58 (15.9%)48 (23.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes161 (44.1%)29 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes56 (15.3%)47 (22.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes32 (8.8%)11 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (3.6%)7 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes17 (4.7%)12 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (2.5%)28 (13.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes14 (3.8%)9 (4.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (1.4%)10 (4.9%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rotan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rotan are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (112, 30.7%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (41, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rotan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (6.0%)7 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (1.6%)19 (9.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19 (5.2%)41 (19.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM69 (18.9%)40 (19.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM79 (21.6%)33 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (8.5%)30 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM112 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (7.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.8%)5 (2.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (2.7%)3 (1.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (0.5%)4 (1.9%)
Total365 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rotan

Occupancy by Ownership in Rotan

Of the total 503 dwellings in Rotan, owner-occupied units account for 339 (67.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 164 (32.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rotan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33967.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16432.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units503100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rotan

Occupancy by Household Size in Rotan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16132.0%
2-Person Household17033.8%
3-Person Household9017.9%
4+ Person Household8216.3%
Total Housing Units503100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rotan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rotan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household96 (59.6%)65 (40.4%)
2-Person Household148 (87.1%)22 (12.9%)
3-Person Household42 (46.7%)48 (53.3%)
4+ Person Household53 (64.6%)29 (35.4%)
Total Housing Units339 (67.4%)164 (32.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rotan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rotan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School49 (59.0%)34 (41.0%)
High School Diploma115 (66.5%)58 (33.5%)
College/Associate Degree104 (64.2%)58 (35.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71 (83.5%)14 (16.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rotan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rotan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8116.1%
35 to 44 Years8516.9%
45 to 54 Years9919.7%
55 to 64 Years6913.7%
65 to 74 Years11923.7%
75 to 84 Years367.2%
85 Years and Over142.8%
Total503100.0%

Housing Finances in Rotan

Median Income by Occupancy in Rotan

Median Income by Occupancy in Rotan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied339 (67.4%)$51,806
Renter-Occupied164 (32.6%)$25,214
Average503 (100.0%)$39,861

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rotan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rotan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.8%)20 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (2.6%)22 (13.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (2.6%)14 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (3.5%)15 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (6.8%)8 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (10.9%)47 (28.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99967 (19.8%)15 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (18.6%)3 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (13.3%)10 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (10.6%)2 (1.2%)
$150,000 or more32 (9.4%)8 (4.9%)
Total339 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rotan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rotan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30084 (24.8%)33 (20.1%)
$300 to $49967 (19.8%)26 (15.9%)
$500 to $79984 (24.8%)44 (26.8%)
$800 to $99945 (13.3%)27 (16.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49952 (15.3%)4 (2.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total339 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rotan

Housing Structures in Rotan

Housing Structures in Rotan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached40380.1%
Single Unit, Attached234.6%
2 Unit Apartments489.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other265.2%
Total503100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rotan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rotan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached325 (80.6%)78 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (8.3%)44 (91.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Total339 (67.4%)164 (32.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rotan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rotan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (2.9%)12 (7.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms152 (44.8%)119 (72.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms145 (42.8%)31 (18.9%)
8 or more Rooms32 (9.4%)2 (1.2%)
Total339 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rotan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rotan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas193 (56.9%)89 (54.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity143 (42.2%)68 (41.5%)
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 Used0 (0.0%)7 (4.3%)
Total339 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rotan

Household Vehicle Usage in Rotan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle24 (7.1%)17 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle110 (32.5%)104 (63.4%)
2 Vehicles112 (33.0%)40 (24.4%)
3 or more Vehicles93 (27.4%)3 (1.8%)
Total339 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rotan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rotan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units226113
Median Property Value$47,900$60,600
Median Household Income$48,800$24
Monthly Housing Costs$375$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,007$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rotan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rotan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000124 (54.9%)17 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99971 (31.4%)60 (53.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99929 (12.8%)36 (31.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rotan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rotan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99937 (16.4%)6 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (10.2%)7 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (24.8%)14 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (16.4%)11 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (15.9%)26 (23.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (8.8%)9 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more8 (3.5%)16 (14.2%)
Total226 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rotan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rotan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x177 (78.3%)64,063 (56,692.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (7.1%)79 (69.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x6 (2.6%)14 (12.4%)
4.0x or more27 (11.9%)14 (12.4%)
Total226 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rotan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rotan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80088 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49989 (39.4%)29 (25.7%)
$800 to $1,49943 (19.0%)31 (27.4%)
Total226 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rotan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rotan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rotan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years177 (93.6%)12 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years82 (71.3%)33 (28.7%)
26 to 34 Years118 (76.1%)37 (23.9%)
35 to 44 Years123 (89.1%)15 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years90 (59.2%)62 (40.8%)
55 to 64 Years111 (75.5%)36 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,075 (84.7%)195 (15.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rotan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rotan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen177 (93.6%)12 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen82 (71.3%)33 (28.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rotan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rotan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000251 (84.2%)47 (15.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999198 (64.1%)111 (35.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999195 (88.6%)25 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over292 (96.1%)12 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rotan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rotan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 648 (44.4%)62 (57.4%)
6 to 18 Years92 (48.7%)95 (50.3%)
19 to 25 Years13 (11.3%)69 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years51 (32.9%)67 (43.2%)
35 to 44 Years58 (42.0%)77 (55.8%)
45 to 54 Years20 (13.2%)70 (46.1%)
55 to 64 Years31 (21.1%)84 (57.1%)
65 to 74 Years159 (97.0%)75 (45.7%)
75 Years and over102 (100.0%)48 (47.1%)
Total574 (45.2%)647 (50.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rotan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rotan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (15.9%)
35 to 64 Years26 (11.0%)22 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (19.0%)56 (52.8%)
75 Years and over27 (81.8%)44 (63.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rotan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rotan: <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 Years0 (0.0%)8 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years21 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (13.8%)46 (43.4%)
75 Years and over26 (78.8%)4 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rotan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (5.1%)6 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (15.1%)
75 Years and over3 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rotan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (12.1%)10 (9.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rotan: <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 Years10 (4.2%)19 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (6.9%)29 (27.4%)
75 Years and over7 (21.2%)42 (60.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rotan: <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 Years0 (0.0%)11 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (6.1%)29 (42.0%)

Technology Access in Rotan

Computing Device Access in Rotan

Computing Device Access in Rotan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop29258.1%
Smartphone38476.3%
Tablet28155.9%
No Computing Device8817.5%
Total503100.0%

Internet Access in Rotan

Internet Access in Rotan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home27855.3%
Cellular Data Only6112.1%
Satellite Internet8015.9%
No Internet12224.2%
Total503100.0%

Rotan Summary

Rotan is a small town located in Fisher County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the western edge of the Texas Panhandle, approximately 90 miles southeast of Lubbock and 70 miles northwest of Abilene. The population of Rotan was 1,541 at the 2010 census.

History

The town of Rotan was founded in 1891 by the Santa Fe Railroad. The town was named after the Rotan family, who were early settlers in the area. The first post office was established in 1892.
In the early 1900s, Rotan was a thriving agricultural center, with cotton, corn, and wheat being the main crops. The town also had a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a drug store, and a movie theater.
In the 1920s, the town began to decline as the railroad began to move away from the area. The Great Depression further exacerbated the town’s decline, and by the 1940s, the population had dropped to just over 500.

Geography

Rotan is located at 33°14'25" North, 100°25'45" West (33.240278, -100.429167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

The economy of Rotan is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several cotton gins, as well as a number of grain elevators. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,541 people, 602 households, and 397 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,279.2 people per square mile (493.2/km2). There were 690 housing units at an average density of 575.0 per square mile (222.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 16.7% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
There were 602 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rotan?
Total Population of Rotan is 1,270.
What is the Total Male Population of Rotan?
Total Male Population of Rotan is 602.
What is the Total Female Population of Rotan?
Total Female Population of Rotan is 668.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rotan?
There are 90.12 Males per 100 Females in Rotan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rotan?
There are 110.96 Females per 100 Males in Rotan.
What is the Median Population Age in Rotan?
Median Population Age in Rotan is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rotan
Average Family Size in Rotan is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rotan
Average Household Size in Rotan is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rotan?
Per Capita income in Rotan is $26,370.
What is the Median Family Income in Rotan?
Median Family Income in Rotan is $51,607.
What is the Median Household income in Rotan?
Median Household Income in Rotan is $39,861.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rotan?
Income or Wage Gap in Rotan is 40.1%.
Women in Rotan earn 59.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rotan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rotan is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rotan?
There are 629 People in the Labor Forcein in Rotan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rotan?
62.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Rotan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rotan?
Unemployment Rate in Rotan is 4.1%.