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Robbins

Illinois · 4,629 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 $35,815. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 2,006 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200. The poverty rate of 33.8% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,629
−30%since 2000
from 6,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,195 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 4,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+28%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Robbins
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,815
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,145 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,108
+64%since 2000
from $9,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(240)
Black84.4%(3,908)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(346)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.4%(111)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,585)
Diversity Score
34
+222%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robbins, Illinois?

Robbins, Illinois has about 4,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robbins, Illinois?

The typical household in Robbins, Illinois earns about $35,815 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 $83,200, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Robbins, Illinois?

About 14.9% 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 33.8% 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 2,869 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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