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Robeson County

North Carolina · 116,530 residents · 947.295 sq mi
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Robeson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,362. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,600. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,530
−6%since 2000
from 123,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+19%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
102K111K120K129K138K1990201020202024Robeson County
2024117K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,362
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,388
+47%since 2000
from $13,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(37,999)
Black25%(30,827)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(5,994)
Asian0.3%(385)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(87,925)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(29,159)
Black22.5%(26,218)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(11,757)
Asian0.8%(897)
Other42.1%(49,045)
Diversity Score87.8%(102,282)
Segregation Score37.8%(44,001)
Diversity Score
88
+23%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Robeson County, North Carolina?

Robeson County, North Carolina has about 116,530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Robeson County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Robeson County, North Carolina earns about $35,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Robeson County, North Carolina expensive?

In Robeson County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Robeson County, North Carolina?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Robeson County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Robeson County, North Carolina?

About 27.1% of people in Robeson County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Robeson County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Robeson County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,351 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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