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.

Robstown, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,236

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

96.5%9,881

White

2.7%278

Black

0.3%34

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%29

Two or More

0.1%12

Asian

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.1%761

High School Diploma

32.5%2,224

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%225

Some College (1+ yr)

12%823

Associate's Degree

6.4%440

Bachelor's Degree

5.7%387

Master's Degree

1.4%93

Professional Degree

0.7%46

HS or Higher

73%

BA or Higher

7.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,000

Median Renti

$956

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.8%2,414

Renter-Occupied

36.2%1,370

Total Units

4,315

Homeownership

63.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

235

$500–$750

122

$750–$1,000

375

$1,000–$1,250

109

$1,250–$1,500

116

$1,500–$2,000

307

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%71

2010–2019

2.9%126

2000–2009

4.3%186

1990–1999

5.7%244

1980–1989

5.6%243

1970–1979

30.1%1,300

1960–1969

14.9%641

1950–1959

18.7%808

1940–1949

6%261

1939 or earlier

10.1%435

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71%2,687

Utility Gas

25.7%972

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%42

No Fuel

1.1%40

Other

0.8%31

Wood

0.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,436

Mean Household Incomei

$56,011

Per Capita Incomei

$21,384

Poverty Ratei

31.9%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

4,419

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

505

Residentsi

1,100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing168 homes93% occupied$365/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers217 homes68% occupied$425/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8119 homes97% occupied$350/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,436/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

72.5%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

22.7%

Low income$17K–$28K/yr

4.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $28K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

79.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1851.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

175

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

4,058

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

164(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.2%Insured

21.8%Uninsured