Roberts County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Roberts County is located in Texas with a total population of 785. 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 39.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.0% of the population under 18, Roberts County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roberts County is $66,118. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $176,800. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Roberts County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roberts County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 39.5%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Roberts County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.