Robinson, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robinson, Texas
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This shopping center in Robinson contains several businesses.
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"Rockets Never Quit!"
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Location of Robinson, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Named for | John and Levi Robinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.58 sq mi (81.80 km2) |
| • Land | 31.25 sq mi (80.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,443 |
| • Density | 381.57/sq mi (147.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76706
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-62588 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410972 |
Robinson is a city located in McLennan County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Waco area. In 2020, about 12,443 people lived in Robinson. The city's motto is "Rockets Never Quit!"
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People Who Live in Robinson
The number of people living in Robinson has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,111 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,807 | 80.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,074 | 59.5% | |
| 1990 | 7,111 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,845 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,509 | 34.0% | |
| 2020 | 12,443 | 18.4% | |
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In 2020, the census counted 12,443 people living in Robinson. There were 3,868 households and 3,297 families.
People from many different backgrounds call Robinson home. Here is a look at the different groups of people living in the city in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 8,818 | 70.87% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 573 | 4.6% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 50 | 0.4% |
| Asian (NH) | 105 | 0.84% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 59 | 0.47% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 538 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,292 | 18.42% |
| Total | 12,443 |
In 2000, the average household had about 2.77 people. The average family had about 3.07 people. About 37% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (70.2%) were married couples living together.
The median age in the city in 2000 was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Robinson
Students in Robinson attend schools in a few different school districts. These include:
- Robinson Independent School District
- Waco Independent School District
- Midway Independent School District
Famous People from Robinson
- Jason Tucker: He grew up in Robinson and went to Robinson High School. Jason Tucker later played football for the Dallas Cowboys.
Images for kids
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A shopping center in Robinson with different stores.
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A map showing where Robinson, Texas, is located.
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A map showing Robinson within McLennan County.
