2023 ACS Census Data · Population 116,858
Robeson County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 116,858. The median household income is $40,318, 38% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.8%, median home value is $88,600, and 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% below the national average.
Population
116,858
2023 estimate
Rank #543 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$40,318
Household
Rank #3047 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$88,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #3072 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2819 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
34% below North Carolina avg·38% below national avg
Poverty Rate
87% below North Carolina avg·92% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below North Carolina avg·12% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,925
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
59% below North Carolina avg·58% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below North Carolina avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below North Carolina avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% below North Carolina avg·14% below national avg
Housing Units
48,874
Households
42,744
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,148
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
73.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
42% below North Carolina avg·40% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
10% below North Carolina avg·11% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.7%
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