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Robins

Iowa · 3,366 residents (2025 est.) · 5.998 sq mi
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Robins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,262. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $413,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,332
+84%since 2000
from 1,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+25%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,366 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5961K2K3K4K1990201020202024Robins
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,262
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,211 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,796
+126%since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+16%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+59%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(41)
Asian2.3%(77)
Other1.9%(64)
Diversity Score13.2%(438)
Diversity Score
13
+180%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robins, Iowa?

Robins, Iowa has about 3,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robins, Iowa?

The typical household in Robins, Iowa earns about $122,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robins, Iowa expensive?

In Robins, Iowa, the median home is worth about $413,400, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Robins, Iowa?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Robins, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robins, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Robins, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robins, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Robins, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,476 residents, a change of about 289 percent over that period.

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