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Robertsdale, Alabama
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Flag of Robertsdale, Alabama
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Official seal of Robertsdale, Alabama
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Nickname(s): 
The Hub of Baldwin County
Location of Robertsdale in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Location of Robertsdale in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Country United States
State Alabama
County Baldwin
Incorporated 1921
Area
 • Total 6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2)
 • Land 6.92 sq mi (17.91 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,708
 • Density 970.07/sq mi (374.56/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
36567, 36574
Area code(s) 251
FIPS code 01-65208
GNIS feature ID 0125703

Robertsdale is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is sometimes called "The Hub of Baldwin County." The community of Rosinton is also part of Robertsdale. In 2020, about 6,708 people lived here. Robertsdale is part of the larger Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area.

Geography of Robertsdale

Robertsdale is located in the southern part of Baldwin County. Its exact location is 30°33'16.034" North and 87°42'20.038" West. U.S. Route 90, also known as Old Spanish Trail, runs through the city. This road goes west about 24 miles (39 km) to Mobile and east about 35 miles (56 km) to Pensacola, Florida.

The city covers a total area of about 6.93 square miles (17.94 km²). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), is water.

Population and People

Robertsdale has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 678
1940 779 14.9%
1950 1,128 44.8%
1960 1,474 30.7%
1970 2,078 41.0%
1980 2,306 11.0%
1990 2,401 4.1%
2000 3,782 57.5%
2010 5,276 39.5%
2020 6,708 27.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2013 Estimate

What the 2020 Census Shows

In 2020, there were 6,708 people living in Robertsdale. These people lived in 2,349 households, and 1,532 of these were families.

The population of Robertsdale includes people from many different backgrounds:

Robertsdale racial composition
Race Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 5,270 78.56%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 512 7.63%
Native American 36 0.54%
Asian 61 0.91%
Pacific Islander 3 0.04%
Other/Mixed 323 4.82%
Hispanic or Latino 503 7.5%

Education in Robertsdale

Robertsdale is part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. This means students attend public schools managed by the county. The city has several schools for different age groups. There are elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Robertsdale also has a special vocational school. This school helps students learn skills for specific jobs.

Local Schools

Public Schools

  • Robertsdale High School (Grades 9-12)
  • South Baldwin Center for Technology (Grades 11-12, vocational training)
  • Central Baldwin Middle School (Grades 7-8)
  • Elsanor Elementary School (Grades K-6)
  • Robertsdale Elementary School (Grades K-6)
  • Rosinton Elementary School (Grades K-6)

Private Schools

  • Central Christian School (Grades K-12)
  • St. Patrick Catholic School (Grades K3-8)

Getting Around Robertsdale

The Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) helps people get around Robertsdale and Baldwin County. This service provides rides when you need them, rather than following a fixed schedule. You can call them to arrange a pick-up.

Fun Events in Robertsdale

Robertsdale hosts some exciting events throughout the year:

  • The city holds the Baldwin County Fair every fall. This fair lasts for at least four days and is a popular event for families.
  • Every year on December 7, Robertsdale has a special parade.

Famous People from Robertsdale

Some well-known individuals have connections to Robertsdale:

See also

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