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Robards

Kentucky · 449 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Robards has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−20%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4264965676377082000201020202024Robards
2024483
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,546
+31%since 2000
from $18,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(405)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(11)
Diversity Score18.9%(85)
Diversity Score
19
+437%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robards, Kentucky?

Robards, Kentucky has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robards, Kentucky?

The typical household in Robards, Kentucky earns about $55,250 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 $94,300, and the typical rent is about $611 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 14.7% of people in Robards, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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