Robstown, Texas
| City of Robstown | |
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| Nickname(s): Robè | |
 Location in the state of Texas |
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| Coordinates: 27°47′33″N 97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°WCoordinates: 27°47′33″N 97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°W | |
| 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 (2010) | |
| • Total | 11,487 |
| • Density | 950/sq mi (370/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC−6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC−5) |
| ZIP code | 78380 |
| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-62600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345344 |
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 Driscoll. The population was 11,487 as of the 2010 census.
The Texas State Legislature officially recognizes Robstown as the birthplace of Texas Hold 'em poker.
Robstown is located at 27°47′33″N 97°40′10″W / 27.79250°N 97.66944°W (27.792615, -97.669386).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31 km2), all of it land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Robstown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census 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.
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