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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Roseboro

North Carolina · 1,444 residents · 1.447 sq mi
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Roseboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,100. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,444
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7581K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roseboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,318
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,478 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,972
−49%vs 2000
vs $15,704 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$286
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $404 in 2000
US average: $450
66.4%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
2.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(593)
Black48.8%(618)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(837)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(753)
Black47.7%(689)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score63.8%(921)
64
−3%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roseboro, North Carolina?

Roseboro, North Carolina has about 1,444 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Roseboro, North Carolina earns about $16,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roseboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Roseboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $41,100, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Roseboro, North Carolina?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roseboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roseboro, North Carolina?

About 29.1% of people in Roseboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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