Robeson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 116,902 | — | #544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,978 | -44.1% | #3,030 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,500 | -66.5% | #3,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | -30.8% | #2,065 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% | +116.1% | #3,044 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Robeson County has a population of 116,902, making it the #544 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Robeson County is $41,978, ranking #3,030 out of 3,222 counties — 44.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.2% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Robeson County is $94,500 (-66.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $805/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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85.8% of residents in Robeson County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Robeson County, North Carolina
Robeson County, North Carolina has a total population of 116,902, making it the 544th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Robeson County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Robeson County is $41,978, which ranks #3,030 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Robeson County is $94,500, 66.5% below the national median. Renters in Robeson County pay a median gross rent of $805 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Robeson County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Robeson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 38.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (23.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (23.2%).
All data for Robeson County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.