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Robertsdale

Alabama · 6,708 residents · 6.915 sq mi
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Robertsdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,578. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,708
+77%since 2000
from 3,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+7%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Robertsdale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,578
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,147
+40%since 2000
from $16,510 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,270)
Black7.6%(512)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(503)
Asian0.9%(61)
Other1.4%(93)
Diversity Score39.7%(2,662)
Diversity Score
40
+200%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robertsdale, Alabama?

Robertsdale, Alabama has about 6,708 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robertsdale, Alabama?

The typical household in Robertsdale, Alabama earns about $48,578 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 $126,500, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Robertsdale, Alabama?

About 13.8% 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 15.7% 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 4,304 residents, a change of about 179 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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