Rosser, Texas facts for kids
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Rosser, Texas
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Rosser Train Depot (2022)
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Location of Rosser in Kaufman County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 155.2/sq mi (59.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75157
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-63404 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413583 |
Rosser is a small village located in Kaufman County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 301 people lived there.
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Where is Rosser Located?
Rosser is in the southwestern part of Kaufman County. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the Trinity River. The village is also near the county line.
A main road, Texas State Highway 34, runs along the southeastern edge of Rosser. This highway goes northeast for about 12 miles (19 km) to Kaufman. Kaufman is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Kaufman County. The highway also goes southwest for about 14 miles (23 km) to Ennis.
How Big is Rosser?
The United States Census Bureau says that Rosser covers a total area of about 1.94 square miles (5.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Rosser?
The number of people living in Rosser has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1990 | 366 | — | |
| 2000 | 379 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 332 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −9.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 379 people living in Rosser. These people lived in 132 different homes. About 58.84% of the people were White, and 32.72% were African American. There were also Native American people and people from other backgrounds. About 4.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Rosser
Students in Rosser attend schools that are part of the Scurry-Rosser Independent School District. This district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.
Images for kids
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Rosser Train Depot (2022)
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Location of Rosser in Kaufman County, Texas
See also
In Spanish: Rosser (Texas) para niños
