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Robstown, TX


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Robstown, Texas

Robstown, Texas, in Nueces county, is 16 miles W of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is part of the Corpus Christi metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 12,727 people people live in Robstown.

The People and Families of Robstown

In Robstown, about 46% of adults are married. Robstown has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Robstown had a median family income of $25,576.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,075) in Robstown than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Robstown Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Robstown, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Robstown, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRobstown Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Robstown Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Robstown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Robstown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Robstown, TX

Comparing Robstown 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime33

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