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Roby

Texas · 673 residents · 0.719 sq mi
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Roby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,031. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $26,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

673
+12%since 1990
from 601 in 1990
1990 – 2025
936 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 836 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
−4%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5636487338179021990201020202024Roby
2024679
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,031
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,645 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,926
+88%since 1990
from $7,417 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−22.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$265
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
75.4%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
24.6% rent
1.0
−48%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(578)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score46.2%(278)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(493)
Black3.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(334)
50
+7%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+17.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+24%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roby, Texas?

Roby, Texas has about 673 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roby, Texas?

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

Is Roby, Texas expensive?

In Roby, Texas, the median home is worth about $26,800, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Roby, Texas?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roby, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roby, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Roby, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roby, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roby, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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