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Crime in Roanoke Rapids summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Roanoke Rapids. Key points include:
There were 620 total crimes in Roanoke Rapids in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Roanoke Rapids is 4,276.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Roanoke Rapids is 896.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Roanoke Rapids is 3,380.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Roanoke Rapids is 101.81% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Roanoke Rapids Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roanoke Rapids / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 620 | 4,276.7 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 130 | 896.7 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 117.3 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 104 | 717.4 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 490 | 3,380.0 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 78 | 538.0 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 376 | 2,593.6 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 248.3 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Roanoke Rapids summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Roanoke Rapids. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Roanoke Rapids is $121,329.
The median income in Roanoke Rapids is $53,690.
Roanoke Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Roanoke Rapids Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Roanoke Rapids | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Roanoke Rapids, NC Weather
The average high in Roanoke Rapids is 70.7° and the average low is 47.8°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.4 inches of precipitation each year with 3.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Roanoke Rapids |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Roanoke Rapids Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Roanoke Rapids
The current population in Roanoke Rapids is 14,856. The population has decreased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,856 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 15,024 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 15,143 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 15,294 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 14,562 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 14,741 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 14,937 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 15,107 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 15,454 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 15,557 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 15,653 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,742 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 15,783 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 15,793 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 15,865 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roanoke Rapids
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Roanoke Rapids is:
50.1% White with 7,446 White residents.
37.0% African American with 5,499 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 169 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 46 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 774 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 901 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Roanoke Rapids | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 37.0% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Roanoke Rapids
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Roanoke Rapids is 52.2% female with 7,748 female residents.
Roanoke Rapids is 47.8% male with 7,107 male residents.
| Gender | Roanoke Rapids | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roanoke Rapids for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Roanoke Rapids completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Roanoke Rapids | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
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7.4% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.8% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Roanoke Rapids earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Roanoke Rapids | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
