Robertson County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Robertson County, Texas has a population of 17,167, the 135th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,236 and the median home value is $185,900. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Robertson County Quick Facts

Population 17,167

Median Household Income $72,23690% MOE ±$7,168

Median Home Value $185,90090% MOE ±$29,735

Poverty Rate 13.5%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.9%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Median Age 41.4 years90% MOE ±1.2 years

Homeownership Rate 72.4%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.0%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 17,167 135th of 254

Median Income $72,236 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 7.9%

How Robertson 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	16,990	17,167	+1.0%
Median household income	$65,139	$72,236	No clear change (+10.9%)
Median home value¹	$133,655	$185,900	+39.1%
Median gross rent	$873	$779	No clear change (-10.7%)

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

Median Household Income

Robertson

$72,236

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Robertson

$185,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 32.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

7.5%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

7.2%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

7.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $779/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.0%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

25.6%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Robertson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hearne	4,555	$37,372	27.3%	$83,200
Franklin	1,530	$54,265	24.6%	$168,800
Bremond	855	$71,667	20.4%	$130,000
Calvert	760	$51,000	5.8%	$116,700

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Population Overview

Robertson County is located in Texas with a total population of 17,167. It is the 135th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Robertson County is 41.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robertson County is $72,236. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $185,900. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Robertson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Robertson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Robertson 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 Robertson County, Texas?

Robertson County has a population of 17,167, making it the 135th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Robertson County?

The median household income in Robertson County is $72,236 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Robertson County, Texas?

Robertson County contains 4 Census-designated places.