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Robertsdale

Alabama · 7,761 residents (2025 est.) · 6.915 sq mi
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The short version

Robertsdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,152. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $229,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,194
+90%since 2000
from 3,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+18%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,761 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Robertsdale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,152
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,516
+121%since 2000
from $16,510 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+29%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+63%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,514)
Black3.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(73)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(500)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(5,968)
Black12.4%(890)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(115)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other2.9%(210)
Diversity Score36.9%(2,656)
Diversity Score
37
+179%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robertsdale, Alabama?

Robertsdale, Alabama has about 7,194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robertsdale, Alabama?

The typical household in Robertsdale, Alabama earns about $59,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robertsdale, Alabama expensive?

In Robertsdale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $229,300, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Robertsdale, Alabama?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Robertsdale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robertsdale, Alabama?

About 11.1% of people in Robertsdale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robertsdale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Robertsdale, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,790 residents, a change of about 199 percent over that period.

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