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Roseboro

North Carolina · 1,163 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 $34,821. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. The poverty rate of 24.1% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,163
−8%since 2000
from 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
804 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+14%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7581K1K2K2K1990201020202024Roseboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,821
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,913
+33%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(448)
Black47%(547)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(94)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score72.8%(846)
Diversity Score
73
+10%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseboro, North Carolina?

Roseboro, North Carolina has about 1,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roseboro, North Carolina earns about $34,821 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Roseboro, North Carolina?

About 15.7% 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 24.1% 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 281 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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