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Robbins

North Carolina · 1,168 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Robbins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,743. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% 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 $81,800. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
1,168
−2%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Robbins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,743
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,456
+28%since 2000
from $14,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food14.6%
US avg: 2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(583)
Black2.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(578)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(475)
Black4.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(589)
Asian1%(12)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score69.5%(812)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+119%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robbins, North Carolina?

Robbins, North Carolina has about 1,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robbins, North Carolina?

The typical household in Robbins, North Carolina earns about $42,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robbins, North Carolina expensive?

In Robbins, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Robbins, North Carolina?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Robbins, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robbins, North Carolina?

About 27.5% of people in Robbins, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robbins, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Robbins, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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