Robstown, Texas facts for kids
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City of Robstown
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| Nickname(s):
Pickerland, Robé
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Location in the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.99 sq mi (33.63 km2) |
| • Land | 12.99 sq mi (33.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,143 |
| • Density | 867.16/sq mi (334.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78380
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| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-62600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345344 |
Robstown is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States. It is a western suburb of Corpus Christi. The city was started around 1906. It was named after Robert Driscoll.
In 2020, about 10,143 people lived in Robstown. The Texas State Legislature officially says that Robstown is where the famous card game Texas hold 'em poker began.
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Geography of Robstown
Robstown is located at 27°47′33″N 97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 12.1 square miles (33.63 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Robstown's Climate
Robstown has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild or cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Robstown, Texas (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1953–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 92 (33) |
95 (35) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
104 (40) |
108 (42) |
107 (42) |
113 (45) |
109 (43) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
90 (32) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67.2 (19.6) |
70.8 (21.6) |
76.9 (24.9) |
82.9 (28.3) |
87.8 (31.0) |
92.7 (33.7) |
94.8 (34.9) |
96.0 (35.6) |
91.7 (33.2) |
85.4 (29.7) |
77.0 (25.0) |
68.9 (20.5) |
82.7 (28.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 56.6 (13.7) |
60.1 (15.6) |
66.3 (19.1) |
72.8 (22.7) |
78.8 (26.0) |
83.3 (28.5) |
85.0 (29.4) |
85.8 (29.9) |
81.7 (27.6) |
74.8 (23.8) |
66.5 (19.2) |
58.1 (14.5) |
72.5 (22.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 46.0 (7.8) |
49.4 (9.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
62.7 (17.1) |
69.8 (21.0) |
73.9 (23.3) |
75.2 (24.0) |
75.6 (24.2) |
71.8 (22.1) |
64.2 (17.9) |
55.9 (13.3) |
47.2 (8.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 16 (−9) |
20 (−7) |
23 (−5) |
37 (3) |
43 (6) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
64 (18) |
50 (10) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
12 (−11) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.79 (45) |
2.05 (52) |
1.86 (47) |
1.64 (42) |
3.06 (78) |
2.92 (74) |
3.31 (84) |
3.05 (77) |
4.81 (122) |
3.62 (92) |
2.41 (61) |
1.62 (41) |
32.14 (816) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.2 (0.51) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 8.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 72.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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Robstown's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 948 | — | |
| 1930 | 4,183 | 341.2% | |
| 1940 | 6,780 | 62.1% | |
| 1950 | 7,278 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 10,266 | 41.1% | |
| 1970 | 11,217 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 12,100 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 12,849 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 12,727 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 11,487 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,143 | −11.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city had 10,143 people. There were 4,137 households and 2,731 families living in Robstown.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 562 | 5.54% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 114 | 1.12% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 17 | 0.17% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 25 | 0.25% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 39 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,373 | 92.41% |
| Total | 10,143 |
Population in 2019
In 2019, about 11,261 people lived in Robstown. There were 3,728 households. Most homes (58.1%) were owned by the people living in them. On average, each household had about 3 people.
About 93.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The median income for a household was $29,218. The poverty rate was 41.1%.
Points of Interest
The Robstown post office has a special painting inside. It is a mural called Founding and Subsequent Development of Robstown, Texas. Alice Reynolds painted it in 1941. This painting was part of a program by the U.S. government to create art during the 1930s and 1940s.
Robstown Neighborhoods
Robstown has different areas, or neighborhoods.
- The Ashburn, Kissling area is east of Bluebonnet. It is near the Robstown Early College High School.
- The Bluebonnet area is in the northwest part of town. It is also next to Robstown Early College High School.
- Casa Blanca is south of the city and south of the Kansas City Railroad tracks.
- San Pedro is on the west side, near San Pedro Elementary School.
Education in Robstown
The Robstown Independent School District serves the city of Robstown. Students attend schools within this district.
Robstown Early College High School has a special program. It works with Del Mar College, Coastal Bend College, and the University of Texas. This program helps students earn college credits while still in high school.
Del Mar College is the main community college for all of Nueces County.
Local Media
- Robstown Record (This newspaper was published from 1926 to 1977.)
- Nueces County Record Star (This is a weekly newspaper. It is owned by GateHouse Media.)
Famous People from Robstown
Many well-known people have come from Robstown:
- Damian Chapa - An actor who starred in the movie Blood In, Blood Out.
- Eddie Jackson - The bass player for the band Queensrÿche.
- Brooks Kieschnick - A former MLB player. He played for teams like the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. He is in the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Solomon P. Ortiz - A former U.S. Representative for Texas.
- Gene Upshaw - A former NFL player for the Oakland Raiders. He was also a leader for the NFL Players Association. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Marvin Upshaw - An NFL player for teams like the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.
See also
In Spanish: Robstown (Texas) para niños
