Robstown, TX Demographics

A map of Robstown's Population by Race

Robstown, Texas has an estimated population of 10,236, a less than 1% change from the 10,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% Hispanic, 2.7% White, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Robstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Robstown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Robstown, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 6.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Robstown is ranked the 267th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Robstown was ranked the 258th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Robstown's White Population

278 residents of Robstown, or 2.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Robstown is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Robstown ranks 1593rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robstown's White population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. White residents' share of Robstown's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.7%.

Robstown is more White than neighboring Tierra Verde (0% White). Robstown is less White than neighboring North San Pedro (29.7% White), Spring Gardens (5.3% White), La Paloma-Lost Creek (11.4% White), and Petronila (8.3% White).

Robstown's Black Population

34 residents of Robstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Robstown is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Robstown ranks 969th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robstown's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.2%. Black residents' share of Robstown's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Robstown is more Black than neighboring North San Pedro (0% Black), Tierra Verde (0% Black), Spring Gardens (0% Black), and Petronila (0% Black). Robstown is less Black than neighboring La Paloma-Lost Creek (0.5% Black).

Robstown's Asian Population

2 residents of Robstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Robstown is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Robstown ranks 1171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Asian residents' share of Robstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Robstown's Hispanic Population

9,881 residents of Robstown, or 96.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Robstown is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Robstown ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Robstown's population has increased from 92.4% to 96.5%.

Robstown is more Hispanic than neighboring North San Pedro (70.3% Hispanic), Spring Gardens (94.7% Hispanic), La Paloma-Lost Creek (83.8% Hispanic), and Petronila (91.7% Hispanic). Robstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Tierra Verde (100% Hispanic).

Robstown's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Robstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Robstown is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Robstown ranks 1256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Robstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Robstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring North San Pedro (0% Native American/Other), Tierra Verde (0% Native American/Other), Spring Gardens (0% Native American/Other), La Paloma-Lost Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Petronila (0% Native American/Other).

Robstown's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Robstown, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Robstown is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Robstown ranks 1593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robstown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Robstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Robstown is more Multiracial than neighboring North San Pedro (0% Multiracial), Tierra Verde (0% Multiracial), Spring Gardens (0% Multiracial), and Petronila (0% Multiracial). Robstown is less Multiracial than neighboring La Paloma-Lost Creek (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.