Roberts County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Roberts County, Texas has a population of 832, the 248th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $67,868 and the median home value is $161,500. The poverty rate is 5.7%.

Roberts County Quick Facts

Population 83290% MOE ±126

Median Household Income $67,86890% MOE ±$8,541

Median Home Value $161,50090% MOE ±$55,507

Poverty Rate 5.7%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.5%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 40.0 years90% MOE ±4.2 years

Homeownership Rate 85.1%90% MOE ±7.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%90% MOE ±6.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.8%

Cities/Places 1

Population 832 248th of 254

Median Income $67,868 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 5.7%

Unemployment 0.5%

How Roberts County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	805	832	No clear change (+3.4%)
Median household income	$84,611	$67,868	No clear change (-19.8%)
Median home value¹	$163,684	$161,500	No clear change (-1.3%)
Median gross rent	$960	$859	No clear change (-10.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Roberts

$67,868

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Roberts

$161,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 25.7%

$50K-$100K 34.7%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

11.5%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

2.2%

$60K-$75K

17.6%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

0.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.1%

Renter 14.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $859/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.2%

18-34

12.1%

35-54

31.1%

55-74

24.6%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Roberts County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Miami	523	$65,000	7.3%	$122,500

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Population Overview

Roberts County is located in Texas with a total population of 832. It is the 248th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roberts County is 40.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roberts County is $67,868. This is 14% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $161,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Roberts County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roberts County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roberts County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Roberts County, Texas?

Roberts County has a population of 832, making it the 248th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Roberts County?

The median household income in Roberts County is $67,868 with a poverty rate of 5.7%.

How many cities are in Roberts County, Texas?

Roberts County contains 1 Census-designated place.