Roberts County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 248th-largest in Texas
The population of Roberts County, Texas is 785 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 248th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $66,118, the median home value is $176,800, and the median age is 39.4.
The population of Roberts County has declined 9.0% since 2010 (920 → 837), a -0.67% annualized rate.
785
Population
-0.67%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$66,118
Median Income
$176,800
Median Home Value
Roberts County covers 924 sq mi of land at 0.8 people per square mile.
About Roberts County, TX
Remote work is unusually rare in Roberts County: 0.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 785 residents, Roberts County is a county in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $66,118, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.6% — below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $176,800, with typical rent around $769.
Roughly 22.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (0.3%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Roberts County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Roberts County had a population of 920 in 2010 and 837 in 2024, a -9.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 938 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.64%.
837
Population (2024)
920
Population (2010)
938
Peak (2012)
-0.64%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 920 |
| 2011 | 922 |
| 2012 | 938 |
| 2013 | 915 |
| 2014 | 910 |
| 2015 | 906 |
| 2016 | 910 |
| 2017 | 937 |
| 2018 | 889 |
| 2019 | 837 |
| 2020 | 823 |
| 2021 | 802 |
| 2022 | 804 |
| 2023 | 819 |
| 2024 | 837 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.4
Median Age
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Male
16.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 26.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $66,118$-10,174 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,866 |
| Per-capita income | $31,522 |
| Poverty rate | 3.6%-6.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Roberts County is agriculture, accounting for 16.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
7.7%
Carpool
83.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
17.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$176,800$-83,600 vs state
Median home value
$769
Median rent
85.5%
Homeownership rate
392
Total housing units
77.3%
Occupied
22.7%
Vacant
14.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.3%
With health insurance
91.4%
With broadband internet
18.2%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
9.4%
With a disability
96.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
97.5%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roberts County, Texas has a population of 785 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 248th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Roberts County has declined 9.0% since 2010 (920 → 837), a -0.67% annualized rate.
The median household income in Roberts County, Texas is $66,118, with mean (average) household income of $80,866 and per-capita income of $31,522. 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Roberts County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Roberts County, Texas is 39.4 years. Residents are 47.6% female and 52.4% male.
The median home value in Roberts County is $176,800 and median monthly rent is $769. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 392 total housing units, 22.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Roberts County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 16.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Roberts County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Roberts County, TX Climate
Roberts County, TX has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F) and receives about 523 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.5°C
Avg Temp
523
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 35° | 12 mm |
| February | 5° / 40° | 19 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 37 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 38 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 80 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 80 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 61 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 64 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 57 mm |
| October | 15° / 60° | 36 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 25 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 14 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Roberts County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Roberts County, TX are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.