Robertson County, Texas

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Robertson County
U.S. county
The Robertson County Courthouse in Franklin
The Robertson County Courthouse in Franklin
Map of Texas highlighting Robertson County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°02′N 96°31′W / 31.03°N 96.51°W / 31.03; -96.51
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1838
Named forSterling C. Robertson
SeatFranklin
Largest cityHearne
Area
 • Total865 sq mi (2,240 km2)
 • Land856 sq mi (2,220 km2)
 • Water9.7 sq mi (25 km2)  1.1%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total16,622
 • Density19/sq mi (7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district17th
Websitewww.co.robertson.tx.us
Robertson County, TX, sign IMG 2287.JPG

Robertson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 16,622.[1] Its county seat is Franklin.[2] The county was created in 1837 and organized the following year.[3][4] It is named for Sterling C. Robertson,[5] an early settler who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Robertson County is located in east-central Texas and is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 865 sq mi (2,240 km2), of which 856 square miles (2,220 km2) are land and 9.7 sq mi (25 km2) (1.1%) are covered by water.[6]

Major highways[]

Additionally, State Highway OSR forms Robertson County's southeastern border, but does not fully enter the county.

Adjacent counties[]

  • Limestone County (north)
  • Leon County (northeast)
  • Brazos County (southeast)
  • Burleson County (south)
  • Milam County (southwest)
  • Falls County (northwest)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1850934—
18604,997435.0%
18709,99099.9%
188022,383124.1%
189026,50618.4%
190031,48018.8%
191027,454−12.8%
192027,9331.7%
193027,240−2.5%
194025,710−5.6%
195019,908−22.6%
196016,157−18.8%
197014,389−10.9%
198014,6531.8%
199015,5115.9%
200016,0003.2%
201016,6223.9%
2019 (est.)17,074[7]2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1850–2010[9] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, 16,000 people, 6,179 households, and 4,356 families were residing in the county. The population density was 19 people/sq mi (7/km2). The 7,874 housing units averaged 9/sq mi (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 66.20% White, 24.19% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 7.22% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. About 14.74% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

Of the 6,179 households, 32.00% had children under 18 living with them, 51.10% were married couples living together, 15.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were not families. About 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.50% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55, and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the age distribution was 28.20% under 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,886, and for a family was $35,590. Males had a median income of $30,795 versus $21,529 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,714. About 17.30% of families and 20.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.70% of those under age 18 and 21.60% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Blackjack

Ghost towns[]

Politics[]

Presidential elections results

Education[]

School districts:

Blinn College is the designated community college for portions of the county in Bryan, Franklin, Hearne, and Mumford ISDs. Portions in Bremond ISD and Calvert ISD are zoned to the McLennan Community College District.[12]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "Roberston County". Texas Almanac. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  5. ^ Hailey, James L; Long, Christopher. "Robertson County". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  9. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  11. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  12. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.168. BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Sec. 130.187. MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

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Coordinates: 31°02′N 96°31′W / 31.03°N 96.51°W / 31.03; -96.51

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