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Roberts

Wisconsin · 2,493 residents (2025 est.) · 2.58 sq mi
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Roberts is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,400. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $288,000. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,858
+92%since 2000
from 969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+5%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,493 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8681K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roberts
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,258 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,135
+100%since 2000
from $19,616 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−17%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,628
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(943)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,671)
Black3.4%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(89)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.6%(29)
Diversity Score23.4%(435)
Diversity Score
23
+548%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts, Wisconsin?

Roberts, Wisconsin has about 1,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Roberts, Wisconsin earns about $93,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roberts, Wisconsin expensive?

In Roberts, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $288,000, and the typical rent is about $1,628 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts, Wisconsin?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roberts, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roberts, Wisconsin?

About 10.5% of people in Roberts, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roberts, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Roberts, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 815 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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