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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Robins

Iowa · 856 residents · 5.998 sq mi
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Robins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,734. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 950 residents. Median home value is $75,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
856
−53%vs 2000
vs 1,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5961K2K3K4K1990201020202024Robins
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.9%(85)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 95.8%(50)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.2%(70)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.3%(54)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.2%(27)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3422.1%(189)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4415.9%(136)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5413.2%(113)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.2%(70)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 745.3%(45)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 841.2%(10)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.8%(7)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,734
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,211 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,338
−39%vs 2000
vs $25,078 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $157,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $575 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.5% in 2000
8.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Robins on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(41)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.3%(43)
Pakistani1%(34)
Ancestry
German52.3%(1,743)
English20.1%(669)
Irish12.1%(403)
Czech5.1%(170)
Norwegian4.4%(146)
American3.7%(122)
Scottish3.2%(108)
French2.8%(94)
Danish2.5%(83)
Swedish2%(68)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(27)
Belgian0.5%(18)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.5%(16)
Dutch0.5%(15)
Welsh0.4%(12)
Austrian0.3%(10)
Polish0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Czech population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−15.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.7%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(363)
Married65.5%(905)
Widowed1.8%(25)
Divorced6.4%(89)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(256)
Married67%(821)
Widowed4.5%(55)
Divorced7.7%(94)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robins, Iowa?

Robins, Iowa has about 856 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Robins, Iowa?

The typical household in Robins, Iowa earns about $42,734 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Robins, Iowa?

About 20.7% 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 2.1% of people in Robins, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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