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Robbinsville

North Carolina · 597 residents · 0.664 sq mi
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Robbinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,150. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 44.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
−20%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+33%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4536358181,0001K1990201020202024Robbinsville
2024577
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,150
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,507
+31%since 2000
from $10,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$465
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
51.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(470)
Black2.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(58)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other1.9%(11)
Diversity Score34.6%(206)
Diversity Score
35
+1875%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

Robbinsville, North Carolina has about 597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Robbinsville, North Carolina earns about $16,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robbinsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Robbinsville, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Robbinsville, North Carolina?

About 6.6% 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 44.9% 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 93 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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