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Robert Lee, TX
City in Coke County, Texas.
Population
946
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
830
ZIP codes
0
Robert Lee and its ZIP codes
Robert Lee at a glance
- Robert Lee is about 7.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,172 a year, 56% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,000 (77% below Texas) and median rent is $442 a month.
Local data for Robert Lee, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Robert Lee, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,172
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$65,000
Median rent
$442/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (104), Mexican Americans (86), German Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coke County. PPP loans are for Robert Lee.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,597
871 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,295
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.1M
FY 2026, $10,372 per person
How people get to work
Robert Lee, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Robert Lee, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
351
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Robert Lee, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Robert Lee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BronteTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BlackwellCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| CarlsbadCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Grape CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 15.7 |
| WingateCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| MilesCity | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| Sterling CityCity | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Robert Lee, TX in?
- Robert Lee is in Coke County, Texas.
- What is the population of Robert Lee, TX?
- About 946 people live in Robert Lee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Robert Lee?
- Nearby places include Bronte (11 mi), Blackwell (16 mi), Carlsbad (22 mi), Grape Creek (22 mi), Wingate (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023