Robstown, Texas

Robstown is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States, and a western suburb of Corpus Christi. It was founded circa 1906, and was named for Robert Driscoll. The population was 10,143 as of the 2020 census.

City of Robstown
Nickname(s): 
Pickerland, Robé
Location in the state of Texas
Coordinates: 27°47′33″N 97°40′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyNueces
Area
  Total12.99 sq mi (33.63 km2)
  Land12.99 sq mi (33.63 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total10,143
  Density867.16/sq mi (334.80/km2)
 
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78380
Area code361
FIPS code48-62600
GNIS feature ID1345344
Websitewww.cityofrobstown.com

The Texas State Legislature officially recognizes Robstown as the birthplace of Texas hold 'em poker.

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