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Robinson

Illinois · 6,822 residents · 4.699 sq mi
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Robinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,153. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
6,822
+1%since 1990
from 6,740 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,452 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,434 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+1%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Robinson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,153
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,897 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,637
+35%since 1990
from $12,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(6,654)
Black0.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(23)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score4%(269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,475)
Black1.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(118)
Asian0.6%(42)
Diversity Score8.6%(587)
Diversity Score
9
+116%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robinson, Illinois?

Robinson, Illinois has about 6,822 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Robinson, Illinois?

The typical household in Robinson, Illinois earns about $30,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robinson, Illinois expensive?

In Robinson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Robinson, Illinois?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Robinson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robinson, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Robinson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robinson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Robinson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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