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Roma, Texas, in Starr county, is 37 miles W of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 131 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city has a population of 9,617.
In Roma, about 55% of adults are married. Roma is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Roma is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Roma had a median family income of $16,883.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Roma ($1,200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 70% of housing units in Roma are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Roma tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Roma benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.
In Roma, 82% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Roma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime |  | |
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