Robeson County Summary

Life in Robeson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Robeson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Robeson County:

  • The population in Robeson County is 117,573.

  • The median home value in Robeson County is $127,047.

  • The median income in Robeson County is $39,393.

  • The median rent in Robeson County is $741.

  • The unemployment rate in Robeson County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Robeson County is 27.1%.

  • The average high in Robeson County is 78.7° and there are 119.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Robeson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Robeson County

Lumberton, NC Population 19,099

Red Springs, NC Population 3,118

Pembroke, NC Population 2,832

Fairmont, NC Population 2,519

Maxton, NC Population 2,300

St. Pauls, NC Population 2,261

Rowland, NC Population 1,003

Barker Ten Mile, NC Population 769

Prospect, NC Population 650

Parkton, NC Population 451

Raemon, NC Population 305

Rennert, NC Population 300

Elrod, NC Population 264

Shannon, NC Population 245

Wakulla, NC Population 147

Proctorville, NC Population 140

Marietta, NC Population 110

McDonald, NC Population 97

Lumber Bridge, NC Population 69

Orrum, NC Population 62

Rex, NC Population 42

Raynham, NC Population 37

Map Of Robeson County

Robeson County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Robeson County is 78.7°.

  • There are 87.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 119.9 inches of rain each year with 0.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Robeson County.

StatRobeson County
Mean High78.7
Nice Days87.57
Rainfall119.9
Snowfall0.9
Sunny_hours5:24
78.7°
Average High
119.9
Inches of Rain

Robeson County Photos

Main Street In Fairmont
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry D | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fairmontc North Carolina
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher from Hope M | CC BY-SA 2.0
Fairmont Nc Town Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher from Hope M | CC BY-SA 2.0
Maxton
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher | CC BY-SA 2.0
Pembroke Third Street
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher | CC BY-SA 2.0
Red Springs In Spring
Source: Wikipedia User User:Dincher | GFDL

Robeson County Demographics

Population over time in Robeson County

The current population in Robeson County is 117,573. The population has decreased -10.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 118,836 -9.7%
2021 131,656 -0.7%
2020 132,596 -

Gender in Robeson County

  • Robeson County is 51.6% female with 60,695 female residents.

  • Robeson County is 48.4% male with 56,878 male residents.

Female
51.6% (60,695)
Male
48.4% (56,878)
Gender Robeson County NC USA
Female 51.6% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Robeson County

Robeson County is:

  • 24.3% White with 28,527 White residents.

  • 23.5% African American with 27,608 African American residents.

  • 39.8% American Indian with 46,786 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 745 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 240 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 2,624 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.4% Hispanic with 11,005 Hispanic residents.

White
24.3% (28,527)
African American
23.5% (27,608)
American Indian
39.8% (46,786)
Asian
0.6% (745)
Hawaiian
0.0% (38)
Other
0.2% (240)
Two Or More
2.2% (2,624)
Hispanic
9.4% (11,005)

Table: Robeson County By Race

Race Robeson County NC USA
White 24.3% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 23.5% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 39.8% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.4% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Robeson County, North Carolina

  • 11.4% of households in Robeson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.7% of households in Robeson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Robeson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Robeson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Robeson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Robeson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Robeson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Robeson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Robeson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Robeson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.4% (13,400)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.7% (10,272)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.2% (15,530)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (14,288)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (16,166)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (18,450)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (12,603)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.2% (10,828)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.1% (3,684)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (2,348)
Income Robeson County NC USA
Less than $10,000 11.4% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.2% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.1% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Robeson County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Robeson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Robeson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Robeson County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Robeson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Robeson County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Robeson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Robeson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Robeson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Robeson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (7,054)
9-12th Grade
15% (17,635)
High School / GED
34% (39,974)
Some College
20% (23,514)
Associate's Degree
10% (11,757)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (11,757)
Master's Degree
4% (4,702)
Professional Degree
1% (1,175)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Robeson County NC USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 15% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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