Robertsdale is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 7,421 people and three associated neighborhoods, Robertsdale is the 100th largest community in Alabama. Much of the housing stock in Robertsdale was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Robertsdale economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Robertsdale, where the median household income is $55,707.00.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Robertsdale is worth considering.
One of the nice things about Robertsdale is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
In Robertsdale, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.35 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small city, Robertsdale doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Robertsdale have a very low rate of college education: just 9.66% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.
The per capita income in Robertsdale in 2022 was $37,004, which is wealthy relative to Alabama, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $148,016 for a family of four. However, Robertsdale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Robertsdale is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Robertsdale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Robertsdale residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Robertsdale include English, Irish, German, Scots-Irish, and Swedish.
The most common language spoken in Robertsdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.