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Robins

Iowa · 1,806 residents · 5.998 sq mi
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Robins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,211. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 950 residents. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $157,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,806
+111%since 1990
from 856 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.7
+12%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5961K2K3K4K1990201020202024Robins
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.4%(134)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.4%(188)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.5%(171)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.7%(139)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.5%(45)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.8%(159)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4421.7%(391)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.8%(322)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.6%(156)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.3%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.2%(22)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.1%(1)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,211
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,734 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,078
+64%since 1990
from $15,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
97.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.0% in 1990
2.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

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
36.4%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−36%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(135)
Married72.1%(479)
Widowed1.1%(7)
Divorced6.5%(43)
Women 15+
Never married15.5%(90)
Married78.3%(454)
Widowed3.3%(19)
Divorced2.9%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robins, Iowa?

Robins, Iowa has about 1,806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Robins, Iowa?

The typical household in Robins, Iowa earns about $74,211 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Robins, Iowa?

About 36.4% 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 1.2% 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 950 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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