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Robersonville

North Carolina · 1,731 residents · 1.212 sq mi
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Robersonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,384. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,000. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,731
−11%since 1990
from 1,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 1,601 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.2
+10%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Robersonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,384
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,231 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,431
+48%since 1990
from $9,718 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
30.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(865)
Black54.6%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(15)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,219)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(618)
Black61.5%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,054)
Diversity Score
61
−3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robersonville, North Carolina?

Robersonville, North Carolina has about 1,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Robersonville, North Carolina earns about $23,384 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Robersonville, North Carolina?

About 14.3% 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 30.9% 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 209 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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