Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Robbins, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,556

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

78.4%3,570

Hispanic/Latino

14.1%641

White

5%229

Two or More

1.9%85

Other

0.6%29

Asian

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%94

High School Diploma

32.7%939

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%164

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%537

Associate's Degree

6.5%188

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%297

Master's Degree

2.7%78

Professional Degree

0.7%21

HS or Higher

80.7%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,300

Median Renti

$1,553

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%935

Renter-Occupied

41%650

Total Units

2,000

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

20.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%42

$50K–$100K

36%337

$100K–$150K

23.5%220

$150K–$200K

7.7%72

$200K–$300K

23.9%223

$300K–$500K

4.4%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

118

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

268

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

14.4%289

1990–1999

7.2%144

1980–1989

2.4%48

1970–1979

6%120

1960–1969

17.6%353

1950–1959

33.8%676

1940–1949

12.5%250

1939 or earlier

6%120

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%1,352

Electricity

12.5%198

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%23

No Fuel

0.8%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,668

Mean Household Incomei

$57,144

Per Capita Incomei

$22,215

Poverty Ratei

28%

Unemploymenti

17%

Labor Forcei

2,040

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%130

$10K–$15K

7%111

$15K–$20K

3.7%59

$20K–$25K

13.6%216

$25K–$30K

7.6%121

$30K–$35K

6.8%108

$35K–$40K

1.8%28

$40K–$45K

4.6%73

$45K–$50K

3.1%49

$50K–$60K

5.4%86

$60K–$75K

3.2%51

$75K–$100K

17.7%281

$100K–$125K

8.6%136

$125K–$150K

2.8%45

$150K–$200K

5.7%91

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

326

Residentsi

539

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes93% occupied$402/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8187 homes88% occupied$326/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC71 homes98% occupied$411/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,668/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

87.7%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

12.1%

Low income$20K–$33K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.6% of subsidized households are minority

19.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,653

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,694

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

137(4.1% of civilian adults)