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Roanoke Rapids Micro

Roanoke Rapids, NC · 2 counties · 76,314 residents · 1,260.448 sq mi
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Roanoke Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,686. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,592. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

76,314
−4%vs 2000
vs 79,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
61 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
63K68K72K76K81K1990201020202024Roanoke Rapids
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,686
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,513 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,779
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,256 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,592
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,465 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
2.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(32,872)
Black54.3%(43,114)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(740)
Asian0.4%(330)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(50,141)
1990
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(34,463)
Black52.3%(39,893)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(306)
Asian0.1%(103)
Other2.4%(1,855)
Diversity Score65.7%(50,176)
66
+4%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.6%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roanoke Rapids, NC?

Roanoke Rapids, NC has about 76,314 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roanoke Rapids, NC?

The typical household in Roanoke Rapids, NC earns about $18,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roanoke Rapids, NC expensive?

In Roanoke Rapids, NC, the median home is worth about $42,592, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke Rapids, NC?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Roanoke Rapids, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roanoke Rapids, NC?

About 25.0% of people in Roanoke Rapids, NC live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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