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Robinson

Illinois · 7,713 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 $37,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,713
+13%since 2000
from 6,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,641 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Robinson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,565
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,153 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,435
+17%since 2000
from $16,637 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,475)
Black1.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(118)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(587)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(6,414)
Black11.2%(867)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(274)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other4.6%(357)
Diversity Score42.1%(3,248)
Diversity Score
42
+389%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robinson, Illinois?

Robinson, Illinois has about 7,713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robinson, Illinois?

The typical household in Robinson, Illinois earns about $37,565 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Robinson, Illinois?

About 13.4% 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 23.3% 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 973 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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