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Roberts

Montana · 191 residents · 3.98 sq mi
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Roberts is a city of 191 people in Montana. The median age is 29.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 40% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. People stay put here: 72% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $95,917, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Roberts

Among the 35 cities and towns in the Billings metro

  • 6th in household income$95,917
  • 23rd in share with a bachelor's degree15.6%
  • 12th in diversity score29.4
Section 01

Population & growth

191
−36%since 2023
from 299 in 2023
2010 – 2024
48 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 75 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.1
−2%since 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.98 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
171223275326378201020202024Roberts
2024191
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.9%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.5%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.9%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.6%(26)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3423.6%(45)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.6%(47)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 641%(2)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.3%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$95,917
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,589 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$30,640
−5%since 2023
from $32,281 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.376
+25%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,182 in 2023
US average: $1,442
40.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
60.0% rent
42.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.47 people
+23%since 2023
from 2.82 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.6%(26)
29
+108%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German18.3%(35)
Swedish13.6%(26)
Dutch6.8%(13)
Italian6.3%(12)
Finnish4.7%(9)
Norwegian4.7%(9)
Irish3.7%(7)
British3.1%(6)
English1.6%(3)
French1.6%(3)
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.4 min
+10%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
50.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
39.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

35.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
93.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
57.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.2%
US average: 95.5%
72.4%
US average: 87.7%
94.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(18)
Married67.9%(38)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married34.7%(34)
Married36.7%(36)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced28.6%(28)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
48.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.2%
US average: 13.8%
7.9%
US average: 18.4%
33.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Over time

Roberts, decade by decade

Roberts population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010361$44,184$240,81716.5%15.3
2020304$78,783$234,28741.6%21.0
2024191$95,917–15.6%29.4

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts, Montana?

Roberts, Montana has about 191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts, Montana?

The typical household in Roberts, Montana earns about $95,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roberts, Montana expensive?

In Roberts, Montana, the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts, Montana?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Roberts, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roberts, Montana?

About 19.4% of people in Roberts, Montana 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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