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Roby, TX
City in Fisher County, Texas.
Population
679
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
944
ZIP codes
0
Roby and its ZIP codes
Roby at a glance
- Roby is about 8.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,758 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $45,800 (84% below Texas) and median rent is $593 a month.
Local data for Roby, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roby, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,758
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$45,800
Median rent
$593/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (177), Mexican Americans (156), German Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fisher County. PPP loans are for Roby.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,140
818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.6M
FY 2026, $13,515 per person
How people get to work
Roby, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roby, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
23.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roby, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Roby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| RotanCity | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| HamlinCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| SweetwaterCity | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| HermleighCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9 |
| RoscoeCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| TrentTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| AnsonCity | 28 mi | 2.8 |
| AspermontTown | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| MerkelTown | 29 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roby, TX in?
- Roby is in Fisher County, Texas.
- What is the population of Roby, TX?
- About 679 people live in Roby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roby?
- Nearby places include Sylvester (7.7 mi), Rotan (8.9 mi), McCaulley (10 mi), Hamlin (17 mi), Sweetwater (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023