CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Robstown

Texas · 11,487 residents · 12.986 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Corpus Christi metro area
Compare
The short version

Robstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,579. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,100. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,487
−10%since 2000
from 12,727 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
885 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+14%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Robstown
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,579
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,774 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,871
+59%since 2000
from $8,736 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Robstown on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(568)
Black1.1%(131)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(10,752)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.2%(29)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,756)
Diversity Score
15
+1%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Robstown

Avon Park
Pop 10,514
Palatka
Pop 10,872
Arcadia
Pop 8,046
Cocoa West
Pop 5,923
Places similar to Robstown
Head to head

Compare Robstown to nearby cities

ROBSTOWN VS
Portland
Income$83,865+174%
Home value$234,800+342%
Population20,833+102%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROBSTOWN VS
Kingsville
Income$58,148+90%
Home value$149,400+181%
Population24,687+139%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROBSTOWN VS
Alice
Income$48,676+59%
Home value$131,100+147%
Population17,550+70%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROBSTOWN VS
Ingleside
Income$69,464+127%
Home value$189,200+256%
Population10,085−2%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Robstown, Texas?

Robstown, Texas has about 11,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robstown, Texas?

The typical household in Robstown, Texas earns about $30,579 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Robstown, Texas?

About 9.9% 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 28.3% of people in Robstown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robstown, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Robstown, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,470 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Robstown with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →