Roberts, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Roberts, Wisconsin
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Location of Roberts
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 Roberts, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Roberts, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Roberts, Wisconsin
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,651 |
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1,889 |
| • Density | 730.47/sq mi (282.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-68475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581705 |
Roberts is a small village located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is found on the edge of the larger Minneapolis–St. Paul area. In 2010, about 1,651 people lived there. The village of Roberts is completely surrounded by the town of Warren.
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The History of Roberts Village
The village of Roberts got its name in 1873. It was named after John Bannister Gibson Roberts. He was the main engineer for the West Wisconsin Railroad at that time. A post office opened in Roberts in 1884. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
Where is Roberts Located?
Roberts is a village that covers about 2.59 square miles (6.70 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. You can find Roberts at these coordinates: 44.983807 degrees North and -92.553790 degrees West.
The village is easy to reach because it is located along several important roads. These include Interstate 94, U.S. Highway 12, and Wisconsin Highway 65.
How Many People Live in Roberts?
This section shows how the number of people living in Roberts has changed over the years.
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| 1880 | 86 | — | |
| 1950 | 290 | — | |
| 1960 | 308 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 484 | 57.1% | |
| 1980 | 833 | 72.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,043 | 25.2% | |
| 2000 | 969 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,651 | 70.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,889 | 14.4% | |
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Roberts Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,651 people living in Roberts. These people lived in 625 homes. Out of these homes, 442 were families. The village had about 730 people per square mile.
Most people living in Roberts were White, making up about 94.5% of the population. Other groups included African American (1.4%), Asian (1.5%), and Native American (0.4%). About 2.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Roberts had children under 18 living there, about 41.1%. Most families were married couples living together (52.0%). The average home had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The average age of people in Roberts was 31.3 years old. About 29.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 35.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Schools in Roberts
Roberts is home to St. Croix Central Elementary School. This school serves the younger students in the area. Older students attend St. Croix Central Middle and High Schools. These schools are located in the nearby community of Hammond.
See Also
In Spanish: Roberts (Wisconsin) para niños
