Ross, Texas
{{Distinguish|Ross City, Texas}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Ross, Texas
| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Ross Texas City Hall.jpg
| imagesize = 250px
| image_caption = Ross City Hall building
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| image_map = TXMap-doton-Ross.PNG
| mapsize = 250px
| map_caption = Location of Ross, Texas
| image_map1 = McLennan County Ross.svg
| mapsize1 = 250px
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Texas
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = McLennan
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| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_total_km2 = 4.53
| area_land_km2 = 4.53
| area_water_km2 = 0.00
| area_total_sq_mi = 1.75
| area_land_sq_mi = 1.75
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 245
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| timezone = Central (CST)
| utc_offset = -6
| timezone_DST = CDT
| utc_offset_DST = -5
| elevation_ft = 571
| coordinates = {{coord|31|44|36|N|97|06|50|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 76684
| area_code = 254
| blank_name = FIPS code
| blank_info = 48-63380{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}
| blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
| blank1_info = 2411002{{GNIS|2411002}}
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Ross is a rural city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.7|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
=Climate=
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ross has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=867714&cityname=Ross%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Ross, Texas]
Demographics
{{US Census population
|align=left
| 1980 = 200
| 1990 = 188
| 2000 = 228
| 2010 = 283
| 2020 = 245
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
2020 Census{{cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: Ross, Texas |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Ross%20city,%20Texas |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 20, 2024}}
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As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 85 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|130.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 93 housing units at an average density of {{convert|53.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.93% White, 2.19% African American, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population.
There were 85 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $37,031 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,569. About 4.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.
Education
The City of Ross is served by the West Independent School District.