Robstown, Texas
City of Robstown | |
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 Location in the state of Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km2) |
| • Land | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,727 |
| • Density | 1,054.6/sq mi (407.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78380 |
| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-62600Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345344Template:GR |
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 Mishur.[1] The population was 12,836 as of the 2010 census.
The Texas State Legislature officially recognizes Robstown as the birthplace of Texas Hold 'em poker.
Geography
Robstown is located at 27°47′33″N 97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°W (27.792615, -97.669386)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 13,044 people, 3,644 households, and 3,039 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,054.6 people per square mile (407.1/km²). There were 4,063 housing units at an average density of 336.7 per square mile (130.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 1 White, 1.41% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 27.12% from other races, and 2 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 93.09% of the population.
There were 3,644 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 24.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,774, and the median income for a family was $25,576. Males had a median income of $23,151 versus $16,150 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,736. About 30.0% of families and 32.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.0% of those under age 18 and 25.3% of those age 65 or over.
Cityscape
Robstown is divided into several distinct neighborhoods.
Most notably:
Bluebonnet: located in the northwest area of town, right next to Robstown High School.
Casa Blanca:Southern across the tracks near St. Anthony's Church. Historical landmark in that the name of the area means White House. The streets are named after some states of the United State;Iowa, Nebraska,Kansas,Dakota,Indiana,Illinois, Wahington, Idaho... Several other streets have been named after President Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson.... It is a learning place and an opportunity for school children and adult to learn the capitals...,but none is taken by the city. Instead it is the most neglected section in Robstown
Chinatown: Government Housing Project in the Southwest part of the city and why it is named of such.
San Pedro: Westside, right next to San Pedro Elementary
Rich and Famous' Ave J through Ave A.
Education
The City of Robstown is served by the Robstown Independent School District.
Notable people
- Solomon P. Ortiz, former U.S. Representative for Texas's 27th congressional district[2]
- Gene Upshaw, former NFL player for the Oakland Raiders, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame [3]
- Marvin Upshaw, former NFL player for the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals [4]
- Eddie Jackson, bassist for Seattle progressive metal band Queensrÿche.
Esteban Castro, Robstown High School Baseball Coach also known as Coach Castro who started a tradition in baseball and a movement in the town of Robstown . Won Back to Back State Championships in 1991 and 1992.
References
- ^ "Profile for Robstown, Texas". ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ "ORTIZ, Solomon P., (1937 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "Gene Upshaw". daabaseFootball.com. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "Marv Upshaw". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
External links
- Robstown, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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