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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Robbins

Illinois · 7,498 residents · 1.449 sq mi
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Robbins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,498
+13%vs 2000
vs 6,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,175 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 4,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Robbins
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,194
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,145 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,117
−17%vs 2000
vs $9,837 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $526 in 2000
US average: $450
57.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.4% in 2000
42.1% rent
2.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(71)
Black98.6%(7,391)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(36)
Diversity Score4.4%(330)
4
−59%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.0%
−13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Robbins, Illinois?

Robbins, Illinois has about 7,498 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Robbins, Illinois?

The typical household in Robbins, Illinois earns about $17,194 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Robbins, Illinois?

About 5.3% 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 30.0% of people in Robbins, Illinois 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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