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Robins

Iowa · 3,142 residents · 5.998 sq mi
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Robins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $247,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,142
+74%since 2000
from 1,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5961K2K3K4K1990201020202024Robins
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,211 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,346
+57%since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
2.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,976)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(42)
Asian2.1%(65)
Other1.5%(48)
Diversity Score13.5%(424)
Diversity Score
14
+188%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robins, Iowa?

Robins, Iowa has about 3,142 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robins, Iowa?

The typical household in Robins, Iowa earns about $94,750 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 $247,200.

How educated are people in Robins, Iowa?

About 44.2% 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 1.1% 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 2,286 residents, a change of about 267 percent over that period.

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