Robinson, Illinois

Robinson, Illinois
City
Robinson Post Office
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Location of Robinson in Crawford County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 39°0′29″N87°45′22″W / 39.00806°N 87.75611°W / 39.00806; -87.75611 [1]
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Crawford
Area [2]
• Total	4.76 sq mi (12.33 km2)
• Land	4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation [1]	525 ft (160 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,150
• Density	1,521.60/sq mi (587.55/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)	62454
Area code	618
FIPS code	17–64707
GNIS feature ID	2396390 [1]
Wikimedia Commons	Robinson, Illinois
Website	cityofrobinson.com

Robinson in 1936

Robinson is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Illinois, United States. ^[3] The population was 7,150 at the 2020 census, down from 7,713 at the 2010 census. ^[4]

Geography

Robinson is in the center of Crawford County at 39°0′22″N87°44′20″W / 39.00611°N 87.73889°W / 39.00611; -87.73889 . ^[5] Illinois Route 33 passes through the center of the city as Main Street, leading east 7 miles (11 km) to Palestine near the Indiana border and west 24 miles (39 km) to Newton.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Robinson has a total area of 4.76 square miles (12.33 km²), of which 4.70 square miles (12.17 km²) (or 98.72%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) (or 1.28%) is water. ^[6]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Robinson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Robinson was 108 °F (42.2 °C) on July 22, 1901, while the coldest temperature recorded was −20 °F (−28.9 °C) on February 9, 1899. ^[7]

Climate data for Robinson, Illinois, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	73 (23)	74 (23)	87 (31)	88 (31)	97 (36)	105 (41)	108 (42)	103 (39)	103 (39)	95 (35)	83 (28)	72 (22)	108 (42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	60.2 (15.7)	63.6 (17.6)	74.2 (23.4)	83.4 (28.6)	90.1 (32.3)	94.9 (34.9)	95.8 (35.4)	95.7 (35.4)	93.7 (34.3)	86.6 (30.3)	73.5 (23.1)	62.4 (16.9)	97.3 (36.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	37.1 (2.8)	42.1 (5.6)	52.9 (11.6)	65.7 (18.7)	75.7 (24.3)	84.7 (29.3)	87.4 (30.8)	86.1 (30.1)	80.9 (27.2)	68.2 (20.1)	53.5 (11.9)	41.7 (5.4)	64.7 (18.2)
Daily mean °F (°C)	28.6 (−1.9)	32.8 (0.4)	42.7 (5.9)	54.2 (12.3)	65.0 (18.3)	74.1 (23.4)	76.5 (24.7)	74.5 (23.6)	68.2 (20.1)	56.0 (13.3)	43.6 (6.4)	33.5 (0.8)	54.1 (12.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	20.1 (−6.6)	23.4 (−4.8)	32.5 (0.3)	42.8 (6.0)	54.3 (12.4)	63.4 (17.4)	65.7 (18.7)	63.0 (17.2)	55.5 (13.1)	43.8 (6.6)	33.7 (0.9)	25.3 (−3.7)	43.6 (6.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−0.5 (−18.1)	4.5 (−15.3)	15.2 (−9.3)	28.6 (−1.9)	38.7 (3.7)	52.0 (11.1)	55.3 (12.9)	52.6 (11.4)	41.0 (5.0)	29.1 (−1.6)	19.1 (−7.2)	7.4 (−13.7)	−4.0 (−20.0)
Record low °F (°C)	−17 (−27)	−20 (−29)	−5 (−21)	22 (−6)	26 (−3)	39 (4)	48 (9)	45 (7)	25 (−4)	21 (−6)	3 (−16)	−9 (−23)	−20 (−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	3.11 (79)	2.41 (61)	3.64 (92)	5.17 (131)	4.67 (119)	4.57 (116)	4.17 (106)	3.45 (88)	3.66 (93)	3.70 (94)	3.78 (96)	3.15 (80)	45.48 (1,155)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	7.5	7.5	9.8	9.2	11.2	8.5	8.6	6.2	6.1	7.8	7.6	8.8	98.8
Source 1: NOAA [8]
Source 2: National Weather Service [7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	1,380		—
1890	1,387		0.5%
1900	1,683		21.3%
1910	3,863		129.5%
1920	3,375		−12.6%
1930	3,668		8.7%
1940	4,311		17.5%
1950	6,407		48.6%
1960	7,226		12.8%
1970	7,178		−0.7%
1980	7,285		1.5%
1990	6,740		−7.5%
2000	6,822		1.2%
2010	7,713		13.1%
2020	7,150		−7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

As of the 2020 census ^[10] there were 7,150 people, 2,611 households, and 1,605 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,502.10 inhabitants per square mile (579.96/km²). There were 3,222 housing units at an average density of 676.89 units per square mile (261.35 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.83% White, 7.83% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.09% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population.

There were 2,611 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.70% were married couples living together, 14.44% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.53% were non-families. 33.55% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.92% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.00.

The city's age distribution consisted of 14.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 162.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 169.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,137, and the median income for a family was $61,625. Males had a median income of $42,642 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,646. About 12.6% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Major employers in the town include a refinery owned by Marathon Petroleum Company ^[11] and a chocolate factory for the Heath bar, first made in 1914, ^[12] now distributed by The Hershey Company.

Notable people

• Lisa Brown (born 1956), member of the Washington State Legislature from 1993 to 2013. ^[13]
• Robert Brubaker, actor ( Gunsmoke ) ^[14]
• Calli Cox, adult film actress ^[15]
• Caswell J. Crebs, Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court ^[16]
• Joseph B. Crowley, U.S. congressman ^[17]
• Perry Graves, 1914 first-team All-American football player for the University of Illinois and Big Ten official
• James Jones, author ( From Here to Eternity , The Thin Red Line , Some Came Running )
• Meyers Leonard, former basketball center for the Miami Heat ^[18]
• Skip Martin, musician and arranger
• Frankie Masters, band leader ^[19]
• Robert S. Wiseman, war technology researcher and innovator of night vision

Media

• Robinson Daily News ^[20]

Schools

The following schools are operated by Robinson Community Unit School District 2:

• Robinson High School - grades 9–12
• Nuttall Middle School - grades 6–8
• Lincoln Grade School - grades 3–5
• Washington Elementary School - grades PreK-2

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson, Illinois
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
3. "NACo County Explorer". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Robinson city, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
7. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Central Illinois". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
8. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Robinson, IL". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
11. "Robinson, Illinois". Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
12. Whitbeck, Faye (February 7, 2008). "'A Chocolate Affair' staged at Backus" . Retrieved April 22, 2018.
13. "Lisa Brown". Washington State University, Spokane. Archived from the original on April 28, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
14. "Robert Brubaker". IMDB. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
15. "Internet Adult Film Database".
16. "Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts".
17. "CROWLEY, Joseph Burns". United States Congress. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
18. "Meyers Leonard Profile". fightingillini.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
19. Heise, Kenan (October 31, 1990). "Frankie Masters, 86, Directed Big Bands In Chicago Hotels". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved April 22, 2018. After graduating from high school in Robinson, in southeastern Illinois…
20. "Robinson Daily News" . Retrieved April 30, 2010.

External links

• City of Robinson official website
• Robinson Chamber of Commerce
• Robinson Daily News
• Robinson, Illinois at Curlie