Robinson, Kansas facts for kids
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Robinson, Kansas
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Aerial view of Robinson (2013)
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Location within Brown County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Named for | Charles Robinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 763/sq mi (295/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66532
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-60325 |
| GNIS ID | 2396391 |
Robinson is a small city located in Brown County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 183 people lived there.
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History of Robinson
Robinson began in 1871 when a railroad was built through the area. The city was named after Charles L. Robinson, who was the very first governor of Kansas.
Before it was called Robinson, people in the area knew it as Lickskillet. This funny name came from a story about an old trapper. He supposedly let his dog lick his dirty dishes clean!
Geography of Robinson
Robinson is located along the Wolf River. This river is a natural feature of the area.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 210 | — | |
| 1900 | 493 | — | |
| 1910 | 492 | −0.2% | |
| 1920 | 500 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 457 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 413 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 381 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 317 | −16.8% | |
| 1970 | 278 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 324 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 268 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 216 | −19.4% | |
| 2010 | 234 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 183 | −21.8% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 234 people living in Robinson. These people lived in 92 different homes. Most of these homes (64) were families.
The city had about 975 people per square mile. Most residents (92.7%) were White. A small number were from other backgrounds.
Families and Ages
Many homes (37%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (56.5%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent.
The average age in Robinson was 42.5 years old. About 26.1% of the people were under 18. About 15.8% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Education in Robinson
Students in Robinson attend schools that are part of USD 415 Hiawatha Schools. The sports teams at Hiawatha High School are called the Hiawatha Red Hawks.
Robinson used to have its own high school. It was called Robinson High School, and its mascot was the Cardinals. However, this school closed due to school unification.
Famous People from Robinson
- James Breeding – He was a U.S. Representative for Kansas. This means he was a person elected to speak for Kansas in the U.S. government.
- Martin Trapp – He was the sixth governor of Oklahoma. A governor is the leader of a state.
See also
In Spanish: Robinson (Kansas) para niños
