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Robbins

Illinois · 4,588 residents (2025 est.) · 1.449 sq mi
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Robbins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,668. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 2,079 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,300. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,556
−31%since 2000
from 6,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,144 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 4,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+5%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,588 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Robbins
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,668
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,145 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,215
+126%since 2000
from $9,837 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−4%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,553
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(156)
Black94.8%(6,288)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(129)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(705)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(229)
Black78.4%(3,570)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(641)
Asian0%(2)
Other2.5%(114)
Diversity Score45.4%(2,068)
Diversity Score
45
+327%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robbins, Illinois?

Robbins, Illinois has about 4,556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robbins, Illinois?

The typical household in Robbins, Illinois earns about $40,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robbins, Illinois expensive?

In Robbins, Illinois, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $1,553 a month.

How educated are people in Robbins, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Robbins, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robbins, Illinois?

About 28.7% of people in Robbins, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robbins, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Robbins, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,942 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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