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Robertson County, TX
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Robertson County, Texas.
Population
17,167
Land area
855sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Robertson County
Robertson County at a glance
- Robertson County is 83% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,236 a year, 8% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,900 (34% below Texas) and median rent is $779 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hearne (4,555), Franklin (1,530) and Bremond (855).
Local data for Robertson County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Robertson County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,236
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$185,900
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,561), German Americans (2,183), Irish Americans (1,695).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,346
5,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,506
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$113M
FY 2026, $6,715 per person
PPP loans
$17.27M
617 loans, 2,068 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$42.53K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Robertson County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Robertson County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
344
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
135
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Robertson County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Robertson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Robertson County, TX?
- Hearne is the largest city or town in Robertson County, with about 4,555 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Robertson County?
- Robertson County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76629, 77837, 77856, 77859, 77867.
- What is the population of Robertson County, TX?
- About 17,167 people live in Robertson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Robertson County?
- Robertson County borders Brazos County, Milam County, Limestone County, Burleson County, Falls County, Leon County, Madison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023