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| Nickname(s): | |
Location in the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 27°47′33″N97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°WCoordinates: 27°47′33″N97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°W | |
| 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 | |
| • Total | 11,487 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 11,261 |
| • Density | 867.16/sq mi (334.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | |
| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-62600[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345344[4] |
| Website | www.cityofrobstown.com |
Robstown is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States, and a western suburb of Corpus Christi. It was founded about 1906, and was named for Robert Driscoll.[5] The population was 11,487 as of the 2010 census.
The Texas State Legislature officially recognizes Robstown as the birthplace of Texas hold 'empoker.[6]
Geography[edit]
Robstown is located at 27°47′33″N97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°W (27.792615, -97.669386).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31 km2), all of it land.
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Climate[edit]
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The climate in Robstown is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Robstown has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[8]
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 11,261 | [2] | −2.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
As of 2019, the Census Bureau estimates[10] the population to be 11,261 people and consisting of 3,728 households. Owner-occupied housing is 58.1%. There are 3.06 persons per household. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White (alone), 0% Black (alone), 0.2% Native American (alone), 0.1% Asian (alone), 0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (alone), and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 93.8% of the population. White alone, not Hispanic or Latino was 5.8% of the population. Median value of housing is $52,900. Median gross rent is $688 per month.
In the city, the age distribution of the population was 9.2% under the age of 5, 31% under the age of 18, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. Females are 51.1% of the population. Foreign born persons are 5.3% of the population.
Population density is 741.0 persons per square mile. Land area is 15.50 square miles. FIPS code is 4862600
The median income for a household in the city was $29,218. Per capita income was $14,178. The poverty rate was 41.1%.
Point of interest[edit]
The Robstown post office contains a mural, Founding and Subsequent Development of Robstown, Texas, painted in 1941 by Alice Reynolds.[1] Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.[11]
Neighborhoods[edit]
Robstown is divided into several distinct neighborhoods.
The Ashburn, Kissling area is located just east of Bluebonnet, next to the Robstown Early College High School. The area locally known as Bluebonnetis located in the northwest area of town, right next to Robstown Early College High School. The area locally known as Casa Blanca has a school built on top of the burial site of a Native American chief, named Casa Blanca. Due to the history of the Native American burial ground, a turtle was placed as a Native American symbol in which it represents Mother Earth. It still rests on the corner of the park, but without a head. San Pedro is on the westside, next to San Pedro Elementary School.
Education[edit]
The City of Robstown is served by the Robstown Independent School District. The Robstown Early College High School's early college program is also assisted by Del Mar College, Costal Bend College, and the University of Texas.
Notable people[edit]
- Solomon P. Ortiz, former U.S. Representative for Texas's 27th congressional district[12]
- Gene Upshaw, a former NFL player for the Oakland Raiders, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[13]
- Marvin Upshaw was a player for the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, and St. Louis Cardinals.[14]
- Brooks Kieschnick, a former MLB player for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, and Milwaukee Brewers, was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.[15]
- Eddie Jackson is the bassist for Seattle progressive metal band Queensrÿche.
- Damian Chapa starred in the famous Mexican American film Blood In, Blood Out.
- Angel Zuniga, National Commander of the American GI Forum of the US, 2014-18. <re>https://www.agifus.org.Missing or empty
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References[edit]
- ^'2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ ab'Population and Housing Unit Estimates'. United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^'U.S. Census website'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^'US Board on Geographic Names'. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^'Profile for Robstown, Texas'. ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^'Recognizing Robstown, Texas, as the birthplace of the poker game Texas Hold'em'. House Concurrent ResolutionNo. 109ofJune 15, 2007. Texas House of Representatives.
- ^'US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990'. United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^Climate Summary for Robstown, Texas
- ^'Census of Population and Housing'. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/robstowncitytexas
- ^Arnesen, Eric (2007). Encyclopedia of U.S. Labor and Working-Class History. 1. New York: Routledge. p. 1540. ISBN9780415968263.
- ^'ORTIZ, Solomon P., (1937–)'. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^'Gene Upshaw'. daabaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^'Marv Upshaw'. databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^'Brooks Kieschnick Stats Baseball-Reference.com'. Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Robstown, Texas. |
- Robstown, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online