Robertson County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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