Population 5,388 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Robberson
Household size in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Robberson is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in Springfield overall, where it has 2.25 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.21, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 36.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 37.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.9, Robberson is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Robberson: 20.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.9 points, even as the national share fell. No other Springfield neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Robberson
Renters in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 42.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 45.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 49.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.5% | 47.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +31.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Robberson: 74.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 31.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Springfield neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 7.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 7.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Robberson as nationally: 11.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Springfield as a whole (7.3%). Vacancy has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Robberson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Springfield neighborhoods, Robberson has older homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $594 | $682 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $603 | $753 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $760 | $830 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $911 | $1,070 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$317 | +$387 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Robberson pays $911 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $317 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Robberson
Bachelor's degrees in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 28.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 29.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 30.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 33.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Robberson have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose. Robberson has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Springfield neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 88.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 89.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.8% | 91.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 93.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Robberson never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Robberson
| Period | Robberson | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Robberson has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Robberson compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robberson | 2.38 | 32.9 | 20.0% | 74.5% | 11.0% | 1958 | $911 | 14.2% | 87.6% | 3.3% |
| Doling | 2.16 | 38.2 | 12.9% | 43.9% | 10.0% | 1966 | $865 | 15.3% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
| Weller | 2.41 | 23.8 | 19.0% | 60.7% | 14.7% | 1951 | $948 | 8.5% | 85.7% | 2.6% |
| Midtown Springfield | 2.34 | 25.1 | 7.4% | 65.2% | 13.9% | 1946 | $710 | 23.6% | 87.8% | 2.4% |
| Woodland Heights | 2.19 | 35.1 | 10.7% | 59.4% | 11.6% | 1946 | $978 | 15.6% | 92.3% | 13.9% |
| Webster Park-Shady Dell | 1.91 | 42.1 | 6.1% | 51.3% | 14.5% | 1971 | $971 | 14.5% | 91.5% | 5.4% |
| Grant Beach | 2.76 | 31.1 | 17.6% | 57.7% | 24.0% | 1947 | $917 | 14.8% | 82.4% | 5.1% |
| Rountree | 1.89 | 29.4 | 3.9% | 65.4% | 10.8% | 1958 | $878 | 57.9% | 98.4% | 1.7% |
| Downtown Springfield | 1.66 | 30.1 | 7.7% | 93.9% | 15.5% | 1960 | $861 | 27.2% | 89.0% | 2.7% |
| Bingham | 1.87 | 37.5 | 11.0% | 49.8% | 10.0% | 1972 | $923 | 29.3% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Phelps | 2.04 | 30.5 | 6.5% | 65.4% | 9.7% | 1966 | $975 | 51.3% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Robberson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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