Population overview
Roberts County is home to roughly 867 people, making up about 0.00% of the total population of Texas. Within the Panhandle region, it ranks #10 of 10 counties by population. The combination of 924 square miles of land and 867 residents yields a density of about 0.9 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Roberts County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Roberts County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Roberts |
|---|---|---|
| Roberts County | 867 | — |
| Panhandle region average | 5,696 | +557% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +2082% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +581795% |
Neighboring county populations
Roberts County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray County | Pampa | 20,919 | 22.5 |
| Hutchinson County | Stinnett | 19,633 | 22.1 |
| Ochiltree County | Perryton | 9,284 | 10.1 |
| Carson County | Panhandle | 5,805 | 6.3 |
| Hansford County | Spearman | 4,944 | 5.4 |
| Hemphill County | Canadian | 3,083 | 3.4 |
| Lipscomb County | Lipscomb | 2,955 | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roberts County, Texas?+
Roberts County has an estimated population of 867 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Roberts County?+
Roberts County has a population density of approximately 0.9 people per square mile across its 924 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Roberts County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Roberts County ranks #247 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.00% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Roberts County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Roberts, Gray County is the most populous with about 20,919 residents.
How is Roberts County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.