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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roxboro

North Carolina · 8,696 residents · 7.411 sq mi
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Roxboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
8,696
+19%since 1990
from 7,332 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 989 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+5%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Roxboro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,325
+59%since 1990
from $9,655 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
49.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56%(4,108)
Black42.4%(3,107)
Hispanic / Latino0%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(4,644)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49%(4,264)
Black45.2%(3,934)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(329)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score67.2%(5,847)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+21%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roxboro, North Carolina?

Roxboro, North Carolina has about 8,696 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roxboro, North Carolina earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roxboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Roxboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Roxboro, North Carolina?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roxboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roxboro, North Carolina?

About 16.8% of people in Roxboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roxboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Roxboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,364 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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