Roberts, Illinois facts for kids
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Roberts
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Roberts Illinois Post Office.
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Location of Roberts in Ford County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 717.26/sq mi (276.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60962
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-64655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399097 |
Roberts is a small village located in Ford County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 345 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Roberts
Roberts got its name from the first people who settled there permanently. These settlers were Jesse and Livingston Roberts.
Where is Roberts?
Roberts is a small place, covering about 0.48 square miles (1.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Roberts?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 228 | — | |
| 1890 | 325 | 42.5% | |
| 1900 | 446 | 37.2% | |
| 1910 | 466 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 444 | −4.7% | |
| 1930 | 410 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 379 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 416 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 504 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 506 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 422 | −16.6% | |
| 1990 | 397 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 387 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 362 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 345 | −4.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 345 people living in Roberts. These people made up 189 households and 121 families. The village had about 717 people per square mile (277 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Roberts are White, making up about 89.57% of the population. There are also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 7.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 33.9% had children under 18 living with them. About 43.39% were married couples. Some households (13.76%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 31.75% of all households were individuals living alone. This included about 10.05% of people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups
The people in Roberts are of different ages. About 28.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.3% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 19.8% of the population. The largest group, 32%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 8.3% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Roberts was 40.3 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 92.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 97.1 males.
Money Matters
The average income for a household in Roberts was $36,250. For families, the average income was $45,625. The average income per person in the village was $17,989.
