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Roberts

Montana · 191 residents · 3.98 sq mi
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Roberts is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,917. Population has fallen 36% since 2023, a loss of 108 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
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%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−36%since 2023
from 299 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 75 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−2%since 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
171223275326378201020202024Roberts
2024191
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,917
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,589 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,182 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
42.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(18)
Diversity Score14.1%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.6%(26)
Diversity Score29.4%(56)
Diversity Score
29
+108%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+10%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
57.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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