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Robert Lee

Texas · 1,027 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 $37,772. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,027
−12%since 2000
from 1,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
902 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+6%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Robert Lee
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,772
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,913
+25%since 2000
from $16,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(702)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(276)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(44)
Diversity Score57.3%(588)
Diversity Score
57
+41%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robert Lee, Texas?

Robert Lee, Texas has about 1,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Robert Lee, Texas earns about $37,772 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Robert Lee, Texas?

About 14.9% 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 21.8% 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 249 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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