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About Robins:
Robins is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,806. Robins is a suburb of Cedar Rapids.
Robins' Geography:
Robins is located at 42°4'22" North, 91°40'7" West (42.072916, -91.668538).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 km2 (3.8 mi2). 9.9 km2 (3.8 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Robins' Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,806 people, 592 households, and 520 families residing in the city. The population density is 182.5/km2 (472.3/mi2). There are 603 housing units at an average density of 60.9/km2 (157.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 98.17% White, 0.00% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 592 households out of which 46.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.6% are married couples living together, 2.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 12.0% are non-families. 9.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.05 and the average family size is 3.27.
The City of Robins has received a $75,000 REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) Grant from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources)!! With these monies, the city is purchasing additional land adjacent to the City Park located on South Troy Road, which will allow a trail connection to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail , additional baseball fields, and more green space for us to enjoy.
The City has also received a $5,000 grant from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to purchase new playground equipment. If you would like to help install the new play ground equipment, contact City Hall at 393-0588 for details. Thanks in advance!!!
Development of the 7-acre park located on East Knoll Drive is scheduled for this coming summer. Once again, the city is looking for volunteers or donations to help
fund the park and all of its amenities.
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