Roby, TX

City in Fisher County, TX, US

By Neilsberg Research

Last updated May 1, 2026

Key Indicators

A quick look at key numbers

Population

679

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

36.9

years ∙ half population younger than 36.9, half older

Diversity Index

43.3%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.7%

foreign-born population

97.3%Native

2.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Roby is a city within Fisher County, Texas, United States.

Location

City in Fisher County, TX, US

Co-ordinates

DEC32.745995° N, 100.379367° W

DMS32° 44′ 45.58″ N, 100° 22′ 45.72″ W

Population Density & area

944.4/sq mi (364.5/km²)

Total Area

0.719 sq mi (1.863 km²)

Land Area

0.719 sq mi (1.863 km²) · 100%

Water Area

0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54.1% male

Male 54.1%

Female 45.9%

males per 100 females

Roby 117.6

Fisher County 104.3

Texas 99.6

Nativity

2.7%

foreign-born population

97.3%Native

2.7% Foreign-born

% Foreign-born

Roby 2.7%

Fisher County 2.7%

Texas 17.6%

Age Distribution

How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

36.9

years ∙ half population younger than 36.9, half older

Roby

36.9

Fisher County

40.5

Texas

35.6

Dependency ratio

64.4

dependents per 100 working-age adults

Roby 64.4

Fisher County 77

Texas 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group

Median age

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Age Group
Children (Under 18)	27.2%	22.7%	25%
Working age (18-64)	60.9%	56.5%	61.6%
Senior (65+)	11.9%	20.8%	13.4%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio	64.4	77	62.4
Child dependency ratio	44.8	40.1	40.6
Old-age dependency ratio	19.6	36.9	21.8

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White

71.6%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

23.1%

Other

3.3%

Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

43.3%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Roby 43.3%

Fisher County 50.7%

Texas 67.1%

Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity

Percentage of Roby population

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Hispanic or Latino	23.1%	28%	39.7%
Mexican	23%	26.8%	32.1%
Puerto Rican	0%	0%	0.8%
Cuban	0%	0%	0.5%
Other Hispanic / Latino	0.1%	1.2%	6.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino	76.9%	72%	60.3%
One race	73.7%	68.4%	57.2%
White	71.6%	64.2%	39.1%
Black or African American	1%	3.4%	11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0%	0.1%	0.1%
Asian	1%	0.2%	5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0.1%
Some Other Race	0%	0.4%	0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial)	3.2%	3.6%	3.1%

Household & Families Composition

Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

71.3% family

Family 71.3%

Non family 28.7%

% family households

Roby 71.3%

Fisher County 73%

Texas 67.7%

Average household size

2.21

persons per household

Roby

2.21

Fisher County

2.31

Texas

2.69

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households

Percentage of Roby population

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Total households	296	1,564	10,992,816
Average houshold size	2.21	2.31	2.69
Family households	211	1,141	7,443,447
Average family size	2.46	2.67	3.3
Married couple family	113	864	5,376,819
Other families	98	277	2,066,628
Male householder	7	107	591,475
Female householder	91	170	1,475,153
Non-family households	85	423	3,549,369
One-person households	72	384	2,885,361
Male householder	55	233	1,366,738
Senior (65+) living alone	17	72	338,159
Female householder	17	151	1,518,623
Senior (65+) living alone	16	98	643,272
Other living arrangements	13	39	664,008

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

350

housing units

Roby 350

Fisher County 2,016

Texas 12,128,515

Occupancy status

84.6% occupied

Occupied 84.6%

Vacant 15.4%

vacancy rate

Roby 15.4%

Fisher County 22.4%

Texas 9.4%

Housing Characteristics

How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

77.7%

Single family houses

77.7%

Apartments in multi-unit structures

14%

Mobile homes

8.3%

Boat, RV, van, etc

Median Year Built

1959

Half of houses were built before 1959, and half after.

Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier

4.9%

Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969

69.1%

Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999

20.8%

Modern ∙ 2000 or later

5.2%

Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms

Physical characteristics of housing units

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms	5.1	5.3	5.4
1–3 rooms	7.7%	6%	17.1%
4–6 rooms	69.2%	70.6%	52.8%
7+ rooms	23.1%	23.5%	30.1%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio	0%	1.5%	3%
1 bedroom	7.1%	4.5%	12.7%
2 bedrooms	40.6%	30.3%	21%
3 bedrooms	44%	55.2%	39.5%
4+ bedrooms	8.3%	8.6%	23.9%
At a glance
Median year built	1959	1965	1992
Total housing units	350	2,016	12,128,515

Occupancy Profile

Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

75% owners

Renter-occupied 25%

Owner-occupied 75%

homeownership rate

Roby 75%

Fisher County 80.4%

Texas 62.6%

Average household size

2.18

Owner-occupied

2.28

Renter-occupied

owner-occupied average size

Roby 2.18

Fisher County 2.26

Texas 2.87

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Total occupied units	296	1,564	10,992,816
Year moved in
2020 or later	23.3%	20.2%	30.1%
2010 to 2019	34.1%	34.7%	40.4%
2000 to 2009	7.1%	18.4%	15.4%
1999 or earlier	35.4%	26.7%	14.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer	99.3%	98.7%	95.2%
1.01 to 1.50	0.7%	1.3%	3.2%
1.51 or more	0%	0%	1.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles	14.2%	4.3%	5.4%
1 vehicle	30.4%	29.3%	33%
2 vehicles	27.4%	34.1%	39.3%
3 or more vehicles	28%	32.2%	22.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas	82.1%	54.1%	37.4%
Electricity	17.9%	42.4%	61.2%
Solar	0%	0%	0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc	0%	0%	0.1%
All other fuels	0%	3.1%	0.4%
No fuel used	0%	0.4%	0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing	0%	0.7%	0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen	0%	0.7%	0.8%
No telephone service available	3.4%	1%	0.9%

Housing Value

What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$45,800

owner-occupied units

Median value(USD)

Roby

$45,800

Fisher County

$78,600

Texas

$283,800

Housing Cost Burden

8.1%

of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened

% Cost-Burdened Households

Owners with a mortgage

8.1%

Owners without a mortgage

10.3%

Renters

28%

Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Property value
Median Value	$45,800	$78,600	$283,800
Under $100,000	86.1%	55.8%	13.3%
$100,000 - $200,000	12.7%	22.9%	17.9%
$200,000 - $300,000	1.4%	8.6%	22.1%
$300,000 - $500,000	0%	7.1%	28%
$500,000 - $1,000,000	0%	3.5%	14.9%
$1,000,000 and more	0%	2.1%	3.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage	16.7%	27.2%	56%
Without a mortgage	83.3%	72.8%	44%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage	$1,117	$1,244	$2,106
Without a mortgage	$395	$490	$678
Gross rent
Median rent	$593	$601	$1,403

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

13.4%

of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher

Roby 13.4%

Fisher County 17.1%

Texas 33.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

2.6%

of adults (25+) without a high school diploma

Roby 2.6%

Fisher County 8.6%

Texas 14.1%

School Enrollment

Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

179

population (age 3+) enrolled in school

Nursery / Preschool

1.1%

K–12

97.8%

College / Undergraduate

1.1%

Graduate / Professional

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school

Roby

Fisher County

28.5%

Texas

36.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split

Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Total enrolled (age 3+)	179	729	7,886,029
Nursery / preschool	1.1%	8%	5.6%
K–12	97.8%	83.4%	70.6%
Kindergarten	3.9%	10.2%	5.4%
Elementary: Grades 1–4	44.7%	28.3%	21.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8	33%	23.6%	21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12	16.2%	21.4%	22.3%
College or graduate school	1.1%	8.6%	23.9%
College, undergraduate	1.1%	8.6%	18.9%
Graduate, professional school	0%	0%	5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds	0%	28.5%	36.3%
School type
Public school	90.5%	84.9%	86.9%
Private school	9.5%	15.1%	13.1%

Education Attainment by Level & Gender

What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

476

population 25 years and over

Total adults (25+)

Less than 9th grade

1.1%

9th-12th, no diploma

1.5%

HS graduate

40.5%

Some college no degree

38.2%

Associates degree

5.3%

Bachelors degree

7.6%

Graduate or professional degree

5.9%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female

Adults (25+) · Share within each education level

% male · % female

Less than 9th grade

40% · 60%

9th-12th, no diploma

42.9% · 57.1%

HS graduate

45.1% · 54.9%

Some college no degree

57.1% · 42.9%

Associates degree

80% · 20%

Bachelors degree

52.8% · 47.2%

Graduate or professional degree

28.6% · 71.4%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)

Highest credential completed · adults 25+

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Population (25+)	476	2,689	19,717,474
Less than 9th grade	1.1%	4.6%	7.3%
9th–12th, no diploma	1.5%	4%	6.8%
High school diploma or GED	40.5%	37.7%	24.3%
Some college, no degree	38.2%	26.4%	20.1%
Associate's degree	5.3%	10.1%	7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher	13.4%	17.1%	33.8%
Bachelor's degree	7.6%	12.3%	21.5%
Graduate or professional	5.9%	4.8%	12.3%
High School or higher	97.5%	91.3%	86%

Earnings by education level

percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$38,750

Median earnings for adults 25+, by level

Less than HS graduate

$—

HS graduate

$33,125

Some college or associates

$46,442

Bachelors degree

$39,821

Graduate or professional degree

$—

Poverty Rate

7.9%

for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher

Less than HS graduate

27.3%

HS graduate

4.7%

Some college or associates

28%

Bachelors degree or higher

7.9%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)

Adults 25+

	Roby	Fisher County	Texas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings	$38,750	$44,100	$51,033
Less than high school graduate	$—	$23,125	$30,970
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	$33,125	$47,625	$37,956
Some college or associate's degree	$46,442	$46,078	$46,890
Bachelor's degree	$39,821	$41,350	$70,006
Graduate or professional degree	$—	$60,417	$87,663
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate	27.3%	34.1%	24.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	4.7%	10.8%	14.8%
Some college or associate's degree	28%	11.7%	9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher	7.9%	9.3%	4.5%

Insights for Roby, by topic

Income By year By race By age By gender

Population By year By race By age By gender

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