Robinson is a city located in Crawford County Illinois. Robinson has a 2024 population of 6,967. It is also the county seat of Crawford County. Robinson is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,138 in 2020.
The average household income in Robinson is $74,893 with a poverty rate of 8.21%. The median age in Robinson is 39.9 years: 37.5 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Robinson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,075 | 85.7% |
| Black or African American | 805 | 11.36% |
| Native American | 129 | 1.82% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,600 | 2.15 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 1,165 | 2.92 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 970 | 1.12 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 316 | 2.49 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 149 | 2.05 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 798 | 14.9% |
| Associates Degree | 798 | 14.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 832 | 15.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 384 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,253 | 23.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 4.59% |
| Some College | 1,045 | 19.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,379 | 3,782 | 1,211 |
| Black | 681 | 339 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 225 | 133 | 0 |
| Native American | 74 | 67 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 52 | 4 |
| Other Race | 8 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 90.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,049 | $71,696 | $54,359 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,469 | $86,469 | $60,441 |
| High School Graduate | $28,222 | $29,315 | $24,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $15,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,789 | $44,583 | $41,875 |
| Some College | $41,611 | $46,291 | $33,188 |
$43,789
Average Earnings
$44,583
Average Male
$41,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Robinson residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,223 | 434 | 8.31% |
| Multiple | 63 | 22 | 34.92% |
| Black | 42 | 1 | 2.38% |
8.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.2%
Male Poverty Rate
9.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Robinson is Multiple, with 34.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Robinson is Black, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.9% |
| High School | 13.02% |
| Some College | 9.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 4.93% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,750 | $93,774 |
| Households | $57,500 | $74,893 |
| Married Families | $103,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,688 | $40,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
498
Number of Veterans
447
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 164 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 8.32% |
| Native American | 67 | 90.54% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 24.45% |
| Black | 22 | 2.81% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.56%
Born in Robinson
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
98.35% of Robinson residents were born in the United States, with 64.56% having been born in Illinois. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,753 | -43 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 6,796 | -43 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 6,839 | -42 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 6,881 | -43 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 6,924 | -43 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 6,967 | -43 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 7,010 | -67 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 7,077 | -66 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 7,143 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 7,138 | -200 | -2.73% |
| 2019 | 7,338 | -59 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,397 | -50 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 7,447 | -62 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 7,509 | -36 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 7,545 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 7,562 | -58 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 7,620 | -53 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 7,673 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 7,698 | -8 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,706 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,822 | 82 | 1.22% |
| 1990 | 6,740 | -545 | -7.48% |
| 1980 | 7,285 | 107 | 1.49% |
| 1970 | 7,178 | -48 | -0.66% |
| 1960 | 7,226 | 819 | 12.78% |
| 1950 | 6,407 | 2,096 | 48.62% |
| 1940 | 4,311 | 643 | 17.53% |
| 1930 | 3,668 | 293 | 8.68% |
| 1920 | 3,375 | -488 | -12.63% |
| 1910 | 3,863 | -2,890 | -42.8% |