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Robersonville

North Carolina · 1,269 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 $41,776. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 462 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,200. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,269
−27%since 2000
from 1,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+17%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Robersonville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,776
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,841
+58%since 2000
from $14,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(397)
Black59.9%(760)
Hispanic / Latino5%(63)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other2.8%(36)
Diversity Score66.9%(848)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robersonville, North Carolina?

Robersonville, North Carolina has about 1,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Robersonville, North Carolina earns about $41,776 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Robersonville, North Carolina?

About 12.5% 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 16.4% 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 671 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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