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Roberts County

Texas · 827 residents · 924.058 sq mi
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Roberts County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,964. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
827
−7%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−1%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6937858779691K1990201020202024Roberts County
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,964
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,673
+42%since 2000
from $20,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+83%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(850)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(717)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(26)
Diversity Score22.8%(188)
Diversity Score
23
+160%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−15%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Roberts County to nearby counties

ROBERTS COUNTY VS
Hutchinson County
Income$67,228+8%
Home value$119,100−11%
Population19,633+2164%
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ROBERTS COUNTY VS
Gray County
Income$59,614−4%
Home value$102,900−23%
Population20,919+2313%
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ROBERTS COUNTY VS
Ochiltree County
Income$70,183+13%
Home value$134,400same
Population9,284+971%
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ROBERTS COUNTY VS
Hemphill County
Income$61,563−1%
Home value$205,700+53%
Population3,083+256%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roberts County, Texas?

Roberts County, Texas has about 827 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roberts County, Texas?

The typical household in Roberts County, Texas earns about $61,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roberts County, Texas expensive?

In Roberts County, Texas, the median home is worth about $134,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Roberts County, Texas?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roberts County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roberts County, Texas?

About 10.8% of people in Roberts County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roberts County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Roberts County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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