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Robinson

Kansas · 173 residents (2025 est.) · 0.229 sq mi
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Robinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−29%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−4%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:173 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1371892412923441990201020202024Robinson
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,412
+199%since 2000
from $13,203 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+24%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other3.9%(6)
Diversity Score19.8%(31)
Diversity Score
20
+237%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robinson, Kansas?

Robinson, Kansas has about 154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robinson, Kansas?

The typical household in Robinson, Kansas earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robinson, Kansas expensive?

In Robinson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Robinson, Kansas?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Robinson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robinson, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in Robinson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robinson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Robinson, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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