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Roberts

Illinois · 362 residents · 0.481 sq mi
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Roberts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,731. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
362
−6%since 2000
from 387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2933484034575121990201020202024Roberts
2024487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,731
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,407
−3%since 2000
from $17,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score6%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+86%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts, Illinois?

Roberts, Illinois has about 362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts, Illinois?

The typical household in Roberts, Illinois earns about $31,731 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts, Illinois?

About 12.0% 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 16.8% of people in Roberts, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roberts, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Roberts, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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