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Robinson

Texas · 12,443 residents · 30.629 sq mi
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Robinson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,993. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,443
+59%since 2000
from 7,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−2%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K13K1990201020202024Robinson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,993
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,580
+50%since 2000
from $21,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(8,818)
Black4.6%(573)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(2,292)
Asian0.8%(105)
Other3.1%(385)
Diversity Score54.6%(6,789)
Diversity Score
55
+107%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robinson, Texas?

Robinson, Texas has about 12,443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robinson, Texas?

The typical household in Robinson, Texas earns about $80,993 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 $169,900, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Robinson, Texas?

About 23.1% 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 4.7% 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 5,328 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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