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Roman Forest, Texas
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Welcome sign at the entrance to Roman Forest.
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Location of Roman Forest, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
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| • Type | General Law Type A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
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| • Total | 1,781 |
| • Density | 921.87/sq mi (355.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-63044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388597 |
Welcome to Roman Forest, a friendly city located in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It's a smaller city, and in 2020, about 1,781 people lived here.
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Where is Roman Forest Located?
Roman Forest is found in the state of Texas. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 30 degrees, 10 minutes, 40 seconds North and 95 degrees, 9 minutes, 22 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (or 5.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
What is the Weather Like in Roman Forest?
Roman Forest has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, not too cold.
Who Lives in Roman Forest?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 929 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,033 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,279 | 23.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,538 | 20.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,781 | 15.8% | |
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The city's population has grown over the years. In 1980, there were 929 people, and by 2020, it had increased to 1,781 residents.
How Diverse is the Population?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,349 | 75.74% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 47 | 2.64% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian (NH) | 21 | 1.18% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 56 | 3.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 301 | 16.9% |
| Total | 1,781 |
In 2020, there were 1,781 people living in Roman Forest. These people made up 678 households and 542 families.
Most people in Roman Forest identify as White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 16.9% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
What are the Households Like?
In 2010, there were 547 households in Roman Forest. Many of these households (about 74.8%) were married couples living together. About 30.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.80 people, and the average family had about 3.00 people.
What is the Age Range of Residents?
The people in Roman Forest come from all age groups. In 2010, about 23.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The median age was 43.6 years.
How Do People Make a Living?
In 2015, the average income for a household in Roman Forest was about $93,289 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $95,505. The average income per person in the town was about $30,982. A very small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
Education in Roman Forest
Students in Roman Forest attend schools that are part of the New Caney Independent School District.
Which Schools Do Students Attend?
Students living in Roman Forest are assigned to specific schools based on their age. Younger students go to Dogwood Elementary School. Middle school students attend Keefer Crossing Middle School. For high school, students go to New Caney High School.
For a short time, from 2015 to 2017, some students went to Tavola Elementary while Aikin Elementary was being rebuilt. Aikin Elementary reopened in August 2017 as Dogwood Elementary, and all Roman Forest elementary students now attend Dogwood.
Higher Education Opportunities
The Texas Legislature has made sure that Roman Forest is part of the Lone Star College system. This means that residents have access to college education opportunities close to home.
See also
In Spanish: Roman Forest (Texas) para niños
