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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. 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%.