Robinson township, Illinois
Robinson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Robinson township is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,399. The land area covers 57.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,399 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,536 | ±158 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,185 | ±175 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,536 | ±158 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 649 | ±156 |
| Median Home Value | $134,100 | ±$19,835 |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | ±$121 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,105 | ±$6,026 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,640 | ±$3,036 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 638 | ±245 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,061 | ±245 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.4% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,160 (2024)
ID: 125143
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP BOOKKEEPER
PO BOX 142, ROBINSON IL 62454-0142
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COUNTY OF CRAWFORD
GUS Population: 18,388 (2024)
ID: 162127
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
100 DOUGLAS ST, PO BOX 616, ROBINSON IL 62454-6016
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Robinson | 03-05 | Robinson, IL | |
| Regular School Robinson | 06-08 | Robinson, IL | |
| Regular School Robinson | 09-12 | Robinson, IL | |
| Regular School Robinson | PK-02 | Robinson, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hutsonville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hutsonville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Willow Hill, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Oblong, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-13 | ROBINSON, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Trail College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 11220 State Hwy 1, Robinson, IL, 62454 |
61839329822005
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ROBINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 606 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, ROBINSON, IL, 62454 |
(618) 544-2917
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PALESTINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 201 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, PALESTINE, IL, 62451 |
(618) 586-5317
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HUTSONVILLE PUBLIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 101 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HUTSONVILLE, IL, 62433 |
(618) 563-9603
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OBLONG PUBLIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 110 EAST MAIN STREET, OBLONG, IL, 62449 |
(618) 592-3001
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SUSIE WESLEY MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 104 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE, FLAT ROCK, IL, 62427 |
(618) 584-3636
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MEROM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 8554 WEST MARKET STREET, MEROM, IN, 47861 |
(812) 356-4612
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WEST UNION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 209 WEST UNION STREET, WEST UNION, IL, 62477 |
(217) 279-3556
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SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 100 SOUTH CROWDER STREET, SULLIVAN, IN, 47882 |
(812) 268-4957
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CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 201 NORTH LEDGERWOOD STREET, CARLISLE, IN, 47838 |
(812) 398-4480
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROBINSON, IL US, located 1.5 miles from Robinson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.1° | 20.1° | 28.6° | 3.11" | — |
| February | 42.1° | 23.4° | 32.8° | 2.41" | — |
| March | 52.9° | 32.5° | 42.7° | 3.64" | — |
| April | 65.7° | 42.8° | 54.2° | 5.17" | — |
| May | 75.7° | 54.3° | 65.0° | 4.67" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 63.4° | 74.1° | 4.57" | — |
| July | 87.4° | 65.7° | 76.5° | 4.17" | — |
| August | 86.1° | 63.0° | 74.5° | 3.45" | — |
| September | 80.9° | 55.5° | 68.2° | 3.66" | — |
| October | 68.2° | 43.8° | 56.0° | 3.70" | — |
| November | 53.5° | 33.7° | 43.6° | 3.78" | — |
| December | 41.7° | 25.3° | 33.5° | 3.15" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Stoy village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Palestine village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Hutsonville village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Oblong village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Flat Rock village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703364720. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.