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Roper

North Carolina · 485 residents · 0.856 sq mi
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Roper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,609. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,100. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−21%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+30%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444645857068261990201020202024Roper
2024384
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,609
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,409
−23%since 2000
from $14,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(121)
Black74.7%(458)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(302)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(70)
Black80.4%(390)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.6%(182)
Diversity Score
38
−24%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 33.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
72.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roper, North Carolina?

Roper, North Carolina has about 485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roper, North Carolina earns about $19,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roper, North Carolina expensive?

In Roper, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Roper, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roper, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roper, North Carolina?

About 51.1% of people in Roper, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roper, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Roper, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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