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Robersonville

North Carolina · 1,237 residents (2025 est.) · 1.212 sq mi
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Robersonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,523. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 511 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,500. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,220
−30%since 2000
from 1,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.7
+32%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Robersonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,523
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,384 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,401
+76%since 2000
from $14,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−17%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(618)
Black61.5%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(1,054)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(355)
Black66.9%(816)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(32)
Diversity Score58.4%(712)
Diversity Score
58
−4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% 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
13.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 49.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robersonville, North Carolina?

Robersonville, North Carolina has about 1,220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Robersonville, North Carolina earns about $43,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robersonville, North Carolina expensive?

In Robersonville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Robersonville, North Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Robersonville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robersonville, North Carolina?

About 29.8% of people in Robersonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robersonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Robersonville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 720 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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