Population 13,578 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Robertsdale
Household size in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, Robertsdale sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama as a whole, where it has 2.56 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.67, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Robertsdale is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Robertsdale: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Robertsdale
Renters in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Robertsdale rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Robertsdale: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Robertsdale has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Alabama cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Robertsdale is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Robertsdale has newer homes than at least four in five Alabama cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $819 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,049 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Robertsdale runs $1,049 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $276 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Robertsdale
Bachelor's degrees in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Robertsdale: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Robertsdale never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alabama. The share with a diploma is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Robertsdale
| Period | Robertsdale | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Robertsdale has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Robertsdale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsdale | 2.73 | 43.0 | 8.4% | 22.6% | 7.7% | 1998 | $1,049 | 20.5% | 87.6% | 2.5% |
| Rosinton | 2.67 | 45.5 | 6.3% | 14.2% | 14.6% | 1992 | $1,173 | 20.3% | 88.5% | 0.9% |
| Silverhill | 2.64 | 41.8 | 4.8% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 1996 | $1,271 | 25.9% | 94.2% | 1.2% |
| Loxley | 3.08 | 36.0 | 17.4% | 24.6% | 10.4% | 1997 | $1,377 | 22.0% | 90.8% | 0.8% |
| Summerdale | 2.59 | 44.9 | 11.9% | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1998 | $1,011 | 23.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| Gateswood | 3.81 | 37.1 | 0.5% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 2005 | $1,246 | 13.8% | 68.5% | 0.0% |
| Montrose | 2.95 | 41.0 | 6.9% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 2004 | $1,947 | 62.0% | 97.5% | 1.5% |
| Steelwood | 3.36 | 29.6 | 5.2% | 19.7% | 4.0% | 2015 | $1,440 | 49.3% | 99.3% | 9.0% |
| Elberta | 2.35 | 48.5 | 6.1% | 19.5% | 16.8% | 1996 | $1,165 | 19.8% | 89.2% | 2.9% |
| Malbis | 2.97 | 36.1 | 5.2% | 14.3% | 6.7% | 2004 | $1,554 | 38.6% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| Daphne | 2.68 | 39.6 | 7.4% | 26.0% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,742 | 44.5% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Robertsdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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