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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roseboro

North Carolina · 1,267 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 $23,478. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,200. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

1,267
−12%since 1990
from 1,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
876 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 998 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+1%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7581K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roseboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,478
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,704
+97%since 1990
from $7,972 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.9%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.6
+2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseboro, North Carolina?

Roseboro, North Carolina has about 1,267 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roseboro, North Carolina earns about $23,478 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Roseboro, North Carolina?

About 12.0% 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 24.9% of people in Roseboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roseboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Roseboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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