Robertson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Robertson County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Robertson County, Texas has a population of 16,973, the 135th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,250 and the median home value is $172,700. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Robertson County Quick Facts

Population 16,973

Median Household Income $66,250

Median Home Value $172,700

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment Rate 8.1%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%

High School Graduation 84.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 16,973 135th of 254

Median Income $66,250 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 8.1%

Median Household Income

Robertson

$66,250

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Robertson

$172,700

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

7.0%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

55.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.2%

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	4,529	$30,938	35.1%	$90,200
Franklin	1,498	$54,688	22.5%	$171,000
Calvert	959	$77,669	5.5%	$114,100
Bremond	824	$78,611	17.0%	$92,400

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Population Overview

Robertson County is located in Texas with a total population of 16,973. 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 40.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robertson County is $66,250. 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 16.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $172,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Robertson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% 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 55.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.9% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Robertson 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Robertson County, Texas?

Robertson County has a population of 16,973, 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 $66,250 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in Robertson County, Texas?

Robertson County contains 4 Census-designated places.