Rotan, Texas
Rotan is a small city in Fisher County, on the rolling plains of West Texas about 52 miles northwest of Abilene. The town grew up around railroad and agricultural trade, and its economy has long been tied to cotton and other farming, oil production, and a large gypsum plant that processes deposits found in the surrounding land. Like much of rural West Texas, it reached its peak population in the mid-twentieth century and has grown quieter since.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 1,333
- Change from 2020 base
- 0%
- Land area
- 2 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Fisher County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Fisher County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
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County context
What to know around Rotan
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Rotan.
Local History
How Fisher County and Roby Got Their Names
Fisher County was named for a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Its county seat was chosen in an election where one voter turned out to be a dog.
Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Fisher County
Two separate offices handle property taxes in Fisher County. One appraises your property's value and one collects the tax.
Local Economy
Oil and Gas Has Shaped Fisher County Since the 1920s
Oil was discovered in Fisher County in 1928 and has been part of the local economy ever since, alongside cotton and cattle.
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