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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Robbins

Illinois · 6,635 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 $24,145. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,300. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,635
−12%since 1990
from 7,498 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,579 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 5,175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+13%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Robbins
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,145
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,194 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,837
+21%since 1990
from $8,117 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$526
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
56.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
43.6% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(71)
Black98.6%(7,391)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(330)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(156)
Black94.8%(6,288)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(129)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score10.6%(705)
11
+142%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Robbins, Illinois?

The typical household in Robbins, Illinois earns about $24,145 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Robbins, Illinois?

About 8.5% 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 35.5% 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 863 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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