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Robinson, IL
City in Crawford County, Illinois.
Population
7,084
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Robinson and its ZIP codes
Robinson at a glance
- Robinson is about 6.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 281st among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $73,993, 11% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,100 (59% below Illinois) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Robinson, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Robinson, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,993
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,255), Irish Americans (757), Mexican Americans (226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Robinson.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,794
7,629 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $6,175 per person
How people get to work
Robinson, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Robinson, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
315
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Robinson, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Robinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StoyVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| PalestineVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Flat RockVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| HutsonvilleVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| OblongVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Merom, INTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AnnapolisCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| West YorkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Graysville, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| New Lebanon, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| West UnionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Willow HillVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Ste. MarieVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| YaleVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Carlisle, INTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Robinson, IL in?
- Robinson is in Crawford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Robinson, IL?
- About 7,084 people live in Robinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Robinson?
- Nearby places include Stoy (5.4 mi), Palestine (6.5 mi), Flat Rock (7.7 mi), Hutsonville (8.1 mi), Oblong (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023