Robins city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Robins city, Iowa Demographics
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As of 2026, Robins city, Iowa has a total population of 3,349, the 115th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $122,500, which is 67% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 67% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Iowa.
56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Iowa.

Robins city Quick Facts

Population 3,349

Median Household Income $122,500

Median Home Value $370,500

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 45.6 years

Homeownership Rate 92.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

High School Graduation Rate 99.1%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 3,349 115th of 1,018

Median Income $122,500 top 10%

Poverty Rate 8.2% 34% lower national

Median Home Value $370,500 top 10%

How Robins city Compares

Median Household Income

Robins city

$122,500

$73,147

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Robins city

$370,500

$195,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.5%

$25K-$50K 11.5%

$50K-$100K 23.1%

$100K+ 57.9%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6% | National: 5.2%

64.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.5%

Renter 7.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.7%

18-34

9.8%

35-54

29.6%

55-74

29.1%

75+

3.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 30 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Robins city Rankings in Iowa

#115 Population of 1,018

#19 Median Income of 1,018

#25 Education of 1,018

#15 Home Value of 1,018

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Cities Similar to Robins city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Solon city	3,092	$111,597	$305,300	41.3%	1.8%
Fairfax city	2,865	$120,552	$278,800	36.9%	5.1%
Park View CDP	2,861	$106,429	$276,500	52.5%	2.0%
Story City city	3,363	$73,558	$205,800	35.8%	13.1%
Hudson city	2,614	$119,327	$234,500	39.6%	4.6%

Population Overview

Robins city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 3,349. It ranks as the 115th most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Robins city is 45.6 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robins city is $122,500. This is 67% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 56% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $370,500. Housing costs are 89% higher than the state median of $195,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Robins city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Robins city in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.1%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Robins city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Robins city, Iowa?

Robins city, Iowa has a population of 3,349 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Robins city, IA?

The median household income in Robins city is $122,500, which is 56% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Robins city, IA?

The poverty rate in Robins city is 8.2%. This means approximately 273 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Robins city, Iowa?

Robins city's population is 95.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Robins city, IA?

The median home value in Robins city is $370,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Robins city, Iowa?

56.5% of adults (25+) in Robins city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.