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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Robertson County

Texas · 16,000 residents · 855.155 sq mi
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Robertson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,886. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,000. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,000
+3%since 1990
from 15,511 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Robertson County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,886
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,206 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,714
+52%since 1990
from $9,705 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
28.5% rent
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(10,050)
Black27.8%(4,308)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,744)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score73%(11,319)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(9,580)
Black23.9%(3,830)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,359)
Asian0.2%(26)
Diversity Score68.9%(11,021)
69
−6%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robertson County, Texas?

Robertson County, Texas has about 16,000 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Robertson County, Texas earns about $28,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robertson County, Texas expensive?

In Robertson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Robertson County, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Robertson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robertson County, Texas?

About 20.6% of people in Robertson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robertson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Robertson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 489 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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