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Roanoke Rapids Micro

Roanoke Rapids, NC · 2 counties · 79,456 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 $26,513. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,465. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

79,456
+4%since 1990
from 76,314 in 1990
1990 – 2025
63 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+11%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
63K68K72K76K81K1990201020202024Roanoke Rapids
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,513
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,686 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,256
+62%since 1990
from $8,779 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,465
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,592 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
69.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
30.2% rent
2.2
−3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 79,456 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roanoke Rapids, NC earns about $26,513 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 $58,465, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Roanoke Rapids, NC?

About 11.0% 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 23.2% of people in Roanoke Rapids, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roanoke Rapids, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Roanoke Rapids, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,142 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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