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Roxobel

North Carolina · 187 residents · 1.043 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,800. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 48.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−29%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+29%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622383143894651990201020202024Roxobel
2024326
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,232
+27%since 2000
from $12,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(135)
Black46.4%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(76)
Black52.9%(99)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(7)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score67.2%(126)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+114%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
41.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roxobel, North Carolina?

Roxobel, North Carolina has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Roxobel, North Carolina expensive?

In Roxobel, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,800.

How educated are people in Roxobel, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Roxobel, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roxobel, North Carolina?

About 48.3% of people in Roxobel, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roxobel, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Roxobel, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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