# Rotan, Texas

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**Rotan** is a city in [Fisher County, Texas](/source/Fisher_County,_Texas), United States. Its population was 1,332 at the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census),[3] down from 1,508 at the [2010 census](/source/2010_United_States_census).[4]

## Geography

[Texas State Highway 70](/source/Texas_State_Highway_70) passes through the city, leading north 34 miles (55 km) to [Jayton](/source/Jayton,_Texas) and south 9 miles (14 km) to [Roby](/source/Roby,_Texas), the Fisher County seat, and 30 miles (48 km) to [Sweetwater](/source/Sweetwater,_Texas) and [Interstate 20](/source/Interstate_20_in_Texas). [Texas State Highway 92](/source/Texas_State_Highway_92) leads east from Rotan 20 miles (32 km) to [Hamlin](/source/Hamlin,_Texas).

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), Rotan has a total area of 2.0 mi2 (5.2 km2), all land.[4]

### Climate

Rotan's climate type occurs primarily on the periphery of the true deserts in low-latitude [semiarid steppe](/source/Semi-arid_climate) regions. The [Köppen climate classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification) subtype for this climate is *BSh* (tropical and subtropical steppe climate).[5]

## Demographics

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Rotan had 1,332 people, 591 households, and 364 families. The median age was 48.0 years; 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.8% were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.7 males.[6]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]

Among the 591 households, 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 42.3% were married-couple households, 20.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 748 housing units, of which 21.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.7%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8] Race Number Percent White 876 65.8% Black or African American 85 6.4% American Indian and Alaska Native 23 1.7% Asian 10 0.8% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Some other race 164 12.3% Two or more races 173 13.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 545 40.9%

### 2000 census

As of the 2000 [census](/source/Census),[1] 1,611 people, 665 households, and 442 families resided in the city. The population density was 791.3 inhabitants per square mile (305.5 /km2). The 841 housing units averaged 413.1 per square mile (159.2/km2). The [racial makeup](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)) of the city was 72.44% White, 5.59% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 19.49% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 32.90% of the population.

Of the 665 households, 28.0% had children under 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were not families; 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the age distribution was 24.6% under 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,638, and for a family was $29,038. Males had a median income of $25,688 versus $17,045 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the city was $13,097. About 16.6% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

The city is served by the [Rotan Independent School District](/source/Rotan_Independent_School_District).

## Notable people

- [Sammy Baugh](/source/Sammy_Baugh), [quarterback](/source/Quarterback) for the [Washington Redskins](/source/Washington_Redskins), had a ranch in Rotan.[9]
- [Ella Hudson Day](/source/Ella_Hudson_Day), composer and ragtime musician, was one of the earliest residents.

## References

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved 2008-01-31.

1. ["Explore Census Data"](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4863464&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2). *data.census.gov*. Retrieved 2022-05-20.

1. ["Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rotan city, Texas"](http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4863464). U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 25, 2016.[dead link]

1. [Climate Summary for Rotan, Texas](http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=287714&cityname=Rotan%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units=)

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A63464&in=state%3A48). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A63464&in=state%3A48). *United States Census Bureau*. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A63464&in=state%3A48). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.

1. Goldstein, Richard. - ["Sammy Baugh, N.F.L. Great, Dies at 94"](https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/sports/football/18baugh.html?hp). - *[New York Times](/source/New_York_Times)*. - December 17, 2008.

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