Roberts County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Roberts County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 841 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.9 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.40% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 303 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Roberts County declined by 14.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 785 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Roberts County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Roberts County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,169 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | -0.70% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Roberts County is about 11% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Roberts County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $768 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.5% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Roberts County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Roberts County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.3 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.6 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,249 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 0.3% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 417 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 218 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Roberts County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Roberts County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Roberts County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Roberts County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Roberts County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roberts County, Texas.
What is the population of Roberts County, Texas?
The population of Roberts County, Texas is 841, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Roberts County, Texas?
The population density of Roberts County, Texas is 0.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Roberts County, Texas?
The median household income in Roberts County, Texas is $68,169, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Roberts County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Roberts County, Texas is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.