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Robinson, TX


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Robinson, Texas

Robinson, Texas, in McLennan county, is 6 miles S of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 87 miles S of Arlington, Texas. Part of the surrounding Waco metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Robinson is home to some 7,845 residents.

The People and Families of Robinson

In Robinson, about 69% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Robinson are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Robinson had a median family income of $51,953. The large segment of the population in Robinson with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in the city are poor than in most places in Texas.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Robinson. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Robinson Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Robinson was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Robinson, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Robinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Robinson Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Robinson People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Robinson, TX

Comparing Robinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity74
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women26
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime67

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