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Robinson

Illinois · 7,150 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 $45,137. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
7,150
+5%since 2000
from 6,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Robinson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,137
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,646
+24%since 2000
from $16,637 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(5,939)
Black7.7%(548)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(343)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other0.5%(37)
Diversity Score31.6%(2,258)
Diversity Score
32
+267%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
38.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robinson, Illinois?

Robinson, Illinois has about 7,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robinson, Illinois?

The typical household in Robinson, Illinois earns about $45,137 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Robinson, Illinois?

About 17.5% 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 15.1% 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 410 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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