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Roberts

Illinois · 340 residents (2025 est.) · 0.481 sq mi
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Roberts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,500. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,700. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+26%since 2000
from 387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−7%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:340 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2933484034575121990201020202024Roberts
2024487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,682
+27%since 2000
from $17,926 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+15%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$59,700
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−47%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(37)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other4.7%(23)
Diversity Score29.2%(142)
Diversity Score
29
+808%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+106%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 83.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts, Illinois?

Roberts, Illinois has about 487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts, Illinois?

The typical household in Roberts, Illinois earns about $60,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roberts, Illinois expensive?

In Roberts, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,700, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts, Illinois?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Roberts, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roberts, Illinois?

About 28.9% of people in Roberts, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roberts, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Roberts, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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