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Robinson

Texas · 13,028 residents (2025 est.) · 30.629 sq mi
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Robinson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,289. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $302,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,800
+63%since 2000
from 7,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,028 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K13K1990201020202024Robinson
202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,289
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,404 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,194
+76%since 2000
from $21,680 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−4%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,200
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+89%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(6,857)
Black2.1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino9%(706)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(2,072)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(7,931)
Black6.6%(845)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(3,829)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other1.1%(139)
Diversity Score65.3%(8,354)
Diversity Score
65
+147%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robinson, Texas?

Robinson, Texas has about 12,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robinson, Texas?

The typical household in Robinson, Texas earns about $99,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robinson, Texas expensive?

In Robinson, Texas, the median home is worth about $302,200, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.

How educated are people in Robinson, Texas?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Robinson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robinson, Texas?

About 3.7% of people in Robinson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robinson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Robinson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,685 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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