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Roberts

Idaho · 580 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Roberts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,558. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,500. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−10%since 2000
from 647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,847 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.1
+23%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4034705376036701990201020202024Roberts
2024609
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,558
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,098
+9%since 2000
from $11,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(372)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(394)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(260)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino52.4%(304)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other3.2%(19)
Diversity Score67.5%(392)
Diversity Score
68
+11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
35.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts, Idaho?

Roberts, Idaho has about 580 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts, Idaho?

The typical household in Roberts, Idaho earns about $33,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roberts, Idaho expensive?

In Roberts, Idaho, the median home is worth about $51,500, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts, Idaho?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roberts, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roberts, Idaho?

About 27.7% of people in Roberts, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roberts, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Roberts, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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