Rotan, Texas
Rotan: City in Texas
About
Rotan is a city located in the county of Fisher in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,508 and a population density of 288 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,418 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rotan
| Population : | 1,418 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Fisher County |
| Postal code : | 79546 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 325 |
| Area : | 5.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,949 feet / 594 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:30:08 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 271 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rotan is located at 32°51'7"N 100°27'56"W (32.8520500, -100.4656600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rotan decreased by 6.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,508 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,493 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,450 | -2.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,456 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,457 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,459 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,458 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,456 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,435 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,438 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,418 | -1.41% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,312 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,465 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,628 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,465 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 88.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 905 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
Rotan zip code is 79546.
County name: Fisher, County
fips: 48151
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $996 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $430 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $667 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,478 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,821 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,434 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,434 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 97,453 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,353 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,735 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,906 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 530 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 486 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,028.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.46 |
People born in Rotan (2)
People born in Rotan, including opera singer Timothy Nolen, football defensive back Fred Acorn, .
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Schools in Rotan
College & universities near Rotan, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229832 | Western Texas College | Snyder (TX) | 79549 |
Other cities in Fisher County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fisher County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin | 1,997 | City in Fisher County, Texas, United States |
| Roby | 613 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rotan distances to largest Texas cities
