Santa Rosa Town, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2833 people, 744 households, and 647 families living in the town. The population density was 4814.8 people per square mile (1859/km˛), it is the 22nd most populated town in terms of population density. There were 816 housing units at an average density of 1383.1 per square mile (534.02/km˛). The average household size was 3.81 persons, and the average family size was 4.17 persons. In the Santa Rosa Town, 38.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 11% were 18 to 24, 26.9% were 25 to 44, 15.2% were 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. The median age was 25.3 years, the median age of male residents at 23.3 and the median age of female residents at 27.1. The racial makeup of the town was 1858 White, 16 Black or African American, 27 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 80 from two or more races and 849 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21154, making it the 175th poorest town by median household income among the Texas. The median income for a family in the town was $23203, making it the 156th poorest town by median family income among the Texas. The per capita income for the town was $6998, making it the 107th poorest town by per capita income among the Texas. The median income is $12283, The median income for males was $15119, compared to $10029 for females.
In 2000, 999 pupils and students, of which 48.35% are male and 51.65% are female, 35.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.51% nursery or pri school, 8.01% kindergarten, 48.25% elementary school, 27.33% high school and 9.91% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2833 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3060 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3055 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3039 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3061 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3092 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3117 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3109 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3116 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3132 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3152 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 22 | 43 | 65 |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| Elementary school | 245 | 237 | 482 |
| High school | 134 | 139 | 273 |
| College or graduate school | 43 | 56 | 99 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa town, Texas | $21154 | $23203 | $6998 |
| Cameron County, Texas | $26155 | $27853 | $10960 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |