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Robertsdale

Alabama · 5,276 residents · 6.915 sq mi
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Robertsdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,276
+40%since 2000
from 3,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Robertsdale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,696
+25%since 2000
from $16,510 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(4,355)
Black5.2%(276)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(488)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other2.7%(144)
Diversity Score38.7%(2,041)
Diversity Score
39
+193%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robertsdale, Alabama?

Robertsdale, Alabama has about 5,276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robertsdale, Alabama?

The typical household in Robertsdale, Alabama earns about $41,750 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 $130,600, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Robertsdale, Alabama?

About 16.9% 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 10.1% 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 2,872 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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