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Robards

Kentucky · 515 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Robards is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,184. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,700. Households here earn about 47% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−9%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−1%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4264965676377082000201020202024Robards
2024483
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,184
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,169
+35%since 2000
from $18,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(552)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(491)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score8.5%(44)
Diversity Score
8
+141%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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%
+1.0 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robards, Kentucky?

Robards, Kentucky has about 515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robards, Kentucky?

The typical household in Robards, Kentucky earns about $61,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robards, Kentucky expensive?

In Robards, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Robards, Kentucky?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Robards, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robards, Kentucky?

About 12.1% of people in Robards, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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