Roberts, Illinois
Roberts: Settlement in Illinois, USA
About
Roberts is a city located in the county of Ford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 362 and a population density of 739 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 328 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Roberts
| Population : | 328 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ford County |
| Area : | 0.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,572 feet / 784 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:15:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60962 |
| Density : | 669 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Roberts is located at 40°36'46"N 88°11'0"W (40.6128100, -88.1833800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Roberts decreased by 10.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 362 | - | census |
| 2011 | 357 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 356 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 350 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 346 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 346 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 339 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 336 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 335 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 329 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 328 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,574 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,123 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,472 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,132 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 375 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
Roberts zip code is 60962.
County name: Ford, County
fips: 17053
Roberts, Roberts Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $348,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,820 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,659 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,667 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,117 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 63,445 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,732 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,454 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,570 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 213 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 416 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,099.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.30 |
Other Places in Roberts
1 Roberts Village Hall
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Schools in Roberts
College & universities near Roberts, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Roberts, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Roberts
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rober Post Office | Roberts (IL) | 60962 |
| Melvin Post Office | Melvin (IL) | 60952 |
| Thawvill Post Office | Thawville (IL) | 60968 |
| Buckley Post Office | Buckley (IL) | 60918 |
| Loda Post Office | Loda (IL) | 60948 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Roberts , Wisconsin village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,018 people.
- Roberts , Idaho city in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States with a population of 637 people.
Other cities in Ford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ford County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 4,117 | City in Ford County, Illinois |
| Gibson City | 3,233 | City in Ford County, Illinois, United States |
| Piper City | 746 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Melvin | 410 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Elliott | 269 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sibley | 251 | Village in Illinois |
| Kempton | 206 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
