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Robbinsville

North Carolina · 579 residents (2025 est.) · 0.664 sq mi
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Robbinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,802. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 170 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $26,800. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
−23%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+52%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:579 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4536358181,0001K1990201020202024Robbinsville
2024577
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,802
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,142
+86%since 2000
from $10,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+1%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$364
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(704)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(480)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(15)
Diversity Score36.4%(210)
Diversity Score
36
+1981%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−5%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 46.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2016
from 78.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 21.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

Robbinsville, North Carolina has about 577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Robbinsville, North Carolina earns about $17,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robbinsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Robbinsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $26,800, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Robbinsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

About 40.9% of people in Robbinsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robbinsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Robbinsville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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