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Roberts

Wisconsin · 1,919 residents · 2.58 sq mi
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Roberts has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,818. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,500. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
+98%since 2000
from 969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8681K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roberts
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,818
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,258 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,622
+61%since 2000
from $19,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,763)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian2.2%(43)
Other3.9%(76)
Diversity Score19.5%(374)
Diversity Score
20
+439%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts, Wisconsin?

Roberts, Wisconsin has about 1,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Roberts, Wisconsin earns about $71,818 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 $181,500, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts, Wisconsin?

About 25.3% 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 876 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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