Robertson County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Robertson County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Robertson County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Robertson County, Texas. The estimated population of Robertson County, Texas is 16,839 people, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look at the total population in Robertson County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,839
 -1.49% +0.67%
2020
17,094
+0.61%
-
2019
16,990
+0.59%
-
2018
16,890
+0.97%
-
2017
16,727
 - -

Population of Robertson County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
56.1%
57.9%
 -3.11%
Black/African American
19.9%
19.7%
 +1.02%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
21.8%
20.2%
 +7.92%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.5%
 +20.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Robertson County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -2.66% 38.3 -5.9% 41.7 -0.95%
2020 41.4 -0.24% 40.7 -0.97% 42.1 -0.47%
2019 41.5 +1.47% 41.1 +7.03% 42.3 -3.2%
2018 40.9 -1.21% 38.4 -3.76% 43.7 +0.23%
2017 41.4 - 39.9 - 43.6 -

The median age of Robertson County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,095 +8.11% 1,063 -0.31% 1,182 1,043
10 to 19 1,207 +5.78% 995 -4.22% 1,243 925
20 to 29 998 -13.44% 1,012 +1.22% 864 1,017
30 to 39 849 +16.53% 847 +27.13% 976 1,095
40 to 49 905 -0.49% 1,057 -15.52% 892 887
50 to 59 1,319 -23.54% 1,125 -5.19% 1,026 1,064
60 to 69 1,012 +17.87% 1,223 +7.26% 1,191 1,302
70+ 906 +9.48% 1,114 +3.12% 992 1,140

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Robertson County, Texas is $55,709.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Robertson County.

  • Under 25
    $22,370.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,955.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,487.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,085.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Robertson County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Robertson County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Robertson County, Texas is currently $71,637.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.50% of households in Robertson County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Robertson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Robertson County is $27,471.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Robertson County by the total population of Robertson County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Robertson County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Robertson County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.98%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Robertson County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Robertson County over the age of 16 is 13,250.

Of those people, a total of 56.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Robertson County is 50.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 804 40.90% 4.00%
20 to 24 years 985 70.80% 23.20%
25 to 29 years 896 77.10% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 1,014 84.70% 19.90%
35 to 44 years 1,919 79.40% 8.00%
45 to 54 years 2,057 78.30% 5.40%
55 to 59 years 950 66.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,273 54.80% 7.70%
65 to 74 years 2,110 18.60% 14.00%
75 years and over 1,242 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Robertson County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,312 55.60% 6.20%
Black or African American 2,750 52.40% 26.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 58 62.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 100.00% 0.00%
Other 349 84.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 765 62.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,504 70.30% 1.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,860 53.70% 7.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Robertson County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Robertson County is 6,742, with median earnings of $34,281.00.

Women in Robertson County, Texas earning approximately 49.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,742 $34,281.00
Male 3,411 $50,702.00
Female 3,331 $25,169.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 458 $66,467.00
Business and Financial 312 $90,476.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $61,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $66,705.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 78 $63,750.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 351 $53,107.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 130 $32,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 279 $48,345.00
Healthcare Support 253 $31,900.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $64,138.00
Law Enforcement 88 $50,806.00
Food Preparation and Serving 709 $12,159.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 292 $21,866.00
Personal Care and Service 170 $9,677.00
Sales 609 $16,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 815 $21,970.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 98 $21,646.00
Construction and Extraction 524 $53,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 256 $76,719.00
Production 315 $52,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 338 $33,079.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 365 $67,546.00 93 $31,875.00
Business and Financial 212 $118,250.00 100 $57,065.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $61,000.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $66,705.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $54,063.00 63 $63,938.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $61,000.00 319 $52,821.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 130 $32,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $220,806.00 218 $41,724.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 253 $31,900.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $64,138.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $47,321.00 75 $50,905.00
Food Preparation and Serving 189 $10,907.00 520 $13,723.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $22,164.00 42 $14,310.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 164 $9,556.00
Sales 313 $12,475.00 296 $16,364.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $33,981.00 645 $21,292.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 98 $21,646.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 499 $52,028.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 256 $76,719.00 0 $0.00
Production 197 $71,008.00 118 $34,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 259 $33,993.00 79 $14,696.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,310 households in Robertson County, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,297 families in Robertson County with an average family size of 3.31 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,989 262 1,046 2,013
Average Household Size 3.25 3.74 3.59 1.1
Total Families 2,989 262 1,046 0
Average Household Size 3.24 3.4 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 4,297 families in Robertson County, 11.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Robertson County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,449 housing units in Robertson County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,310 74.68%
Vacant 2,139 25.32%

16.76% of the total 8,449 housing units in Robertson County are rental units. This is approximately 1,416 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,753 are occupied by the owner - or 56.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Robertson County is $791.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Robertson County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    141
  • Less than $500
    321
  • $500 to $999
    787
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    246
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    62
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Robertson County is $121,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Robertson County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    788
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,213
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    754
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    466
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    681
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    665
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    114
  • $1,000,000 or more
    72

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Robertson County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Robertson County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    632
  • 1940 to 1949
    533
  • 1950 to 1959
    798
  • 1960 to 1969
    853
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,418
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,276
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,255
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,023
  • 2010 to 2013
    657
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Robertson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    499
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,839
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,373
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,599

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Robertson County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Robertson County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Robertson County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    342
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    867
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    634
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    509
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    725
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    673
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,211
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    93
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    362
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    397
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    357
  • 90 or more minutes
    221

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Robertson County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Robertson County, Texas

We have data for 8 places in Robertson County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.