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Robert Lee

Texas · 1,049 residents · 1.139 sq mi
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Robert Lee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,031. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
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
1,049
−10%since 2000
from 1,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Robert Lee
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,031
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,614
−6%since 2000
from $16,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+40%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(920)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(230)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(475)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(777)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(244)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(16)
Diversity Score48.1%(504)
Diversity Score
48
+18%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robert Lee, Texas?

Robert Lee, Texas has about 1,049 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robert Lee, Texas?

The typical household in Robert Lee, Texas earns about $27,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robert Lee, Texas expensive?

In Robert Lee, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Robert Lee, Texas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Robert Lee, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robert Lee, Texas?

About 18.7% of people in Robert Lee, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robert Lee, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Robert Lee, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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