Robertsdale, Alabama

Robertsdale, Alabama
Welcome sign
Welcome sign
Flag of Robertsdale, Alabama
Official seal of Robertsdale, Alabama
Nickname: 
The Hub of Baldwin County
Location of Robertsdale in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Location of Robertsdale in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 30°33′13″N 87°42′09″W / 30.55361°N 87.70250°W / 30.55361; -87.70250[2]
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyBaldwin
Incorporated1921
Area
 • Total
6.93 sq mi (17.94 km2)
 • Land6.92 sq mi (17.91 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,708
 • Density970.1/sq mi (374.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
36567, 36574
Area code251
FIPS code01-65208
GNIS feature ID2404632[2]
Websitewww.robertsdale.org

Robertsdale is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, which includes the community of Rosinton. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,708. It is part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area.

Geography

Robertsdale is located in southern Baldwin County. U.S. Route 90 (Old Spanish Trail) passes through the city, leading west 24 miles (39 km) to Mobile and east 35 miles (56 km) to Pensacola, Florida. There is also I-10 in this city.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.24%, is water.[3]

Climate

Climate data for Robertsdale, Alabama (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 61.0
(16.1)
64.9
(18.3)
71.1
(21.7)
76.8
(24.9)
83.9
(28.8)
88.2
(31.2)
89.8
(32.1)
89.5
(31.9)
86.5
(30.3)
79.1
(26.2)
69.9
(21.1)
63.1
(17.3)
77.0
(25.0)
Daily mean °F (°C) 50.0
(10.0)
53.4
(11.9)
59.6
(15.3)
65.5
(18.6)
73.1
(22.8)
79.0
(26.1)
81.0
(27.2)
80.7
(27.1)
76.9
(24.9)
67.8
(19.9)
58.2
(14.6)
52.2
(11.2)
66.5
(19.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 38.9
(3.8)
42.0
(5.6)
48.1
(8.9)
54.2
(12.3)
62.4
(16.9)
69.8
(21.0)
72.2
(22.3)
71.8
(22.1)
67.3
(19.6)
56.5
(13.6)
46.5
(8.1)
41.3
(5.2)
55.9
(13.3)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.51
(140)
4.46
(113)
5.51
(140)
5.58
(142)
4.42
(112)
7.07
(180)
9.11
(231)
6.91
(176)
6.40
(163)
4.22
(107)
4.77
(121)
5.02
(128)
68.98
(1,753)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
0.1
(0.25)
Source: NOAA[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930678
194077914.9%
19501,12844.8%
19601,47430.7%
19702,07841.0%
19802,30611.0%
19902,4014.1%
20003,78257.5%
20105,27639.5%
20206,70827.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2013 Estimate[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Robertsdale had a population of 6,708.[7] The median age was 35.8 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 81.7 males age 18 and over.[8]

96.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 3.1% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 2,532 households and 1,532 families residing in the city. Of all households, 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. 44.5% were married-couple households, 16.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 2,703 housing units, of which 6.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.7%.[8]

Robertsdale racial composition[10]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 5,270 78.56%
Black or African American (non-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%

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 5,276 people, 1,951 households, and 1,392 families residing in the city. The population density was 968 inhabitants per square mile (374/km2). There were 1,573 housing units at an average density of 357.3 per square mile (138.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 5.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 6.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 9.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,951 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,750, and the median income for a family was $47,253. Males had a median income of $41,822 versus $26,239 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,696. About 8.1% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Robertsdale is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. Three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school serve Robertsdale. A vocational school is also located in Robertsdale.

Schools

Public

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

Private

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

Transportation

The Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS) provides demand-responsive transit services within Robertsdale and Baldwin County.

This also has the last exits of I-10 in Alabama.

Events

  • The city of Robertsdale hosts the Baldwin County Fair every fall for at least four days.[12]
  • The city of Robertsdale holds a parade every December 7.[13]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robertsdale, Alabama
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Robertsdale city, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 9, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ^ "NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". NOAA. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  7. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  12. ^ "Baldwin County Fair Information". Baldwin County Cattle & Fair Association. Archived from the original on November 19, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park | City of Robertsdale, Alabama". www.robertsdale.org. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012.
  14. ^ Finch, Michael (February 24, 2014). "Tim Cook -- Apple CEO and Robertsdale's favorite son -- still finds time to return to his Baldwin County roots". AL.com.