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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Robstown

Texas · 12,957 residents · 12.986 sq mi
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Robstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,200. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,957
+2%vs 2000
vs 12,727 in 2000
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,180
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,774 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,740
−34%vs 2000
vs $8,736 in 2000
US average: $14,340
37.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$265
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $337 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
30.7% rent
1.8
+22%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(617)
Black1.4%(175)
Hispanic / Latino93.1%(11,848)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(1,932)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(8,171)
Black2.1%(272)
Hispanic / Latino91.3%(11,826)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other34.7%(4,495)
Diversity Score78.8%(10,213)
79
+419%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
38.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Robstown, Texas?

Robstown, Texas has about 12,957 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Robstown, Texas?

The typical household in Robstown, Texas earns about $16,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robstown, Texas expensive?

In Robstown, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,200, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Robstown, Texas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Robstown, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robstown, Texas?

About 37.0% of people in Robstown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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