Robeson County's estimated 2025 population is 119,543 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Robeson County is the 26th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 134,469 and has seen a growth of -11.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Robeson County includes 39.6% Native American, 24.84% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 7.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Native American (39.6%)
White (24.84%)
Black or African American (23.3%)
Other race (7.78%)
Two or more races (3.61%)
Asian (0.82%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 46,281 | 39.6% |
| White | 29,029 | 24.84% |
| Black or African American | 27,233 | 23.3% |
| Other race | 9,093 | 7.78% |
| Two or more races | 4,224 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 954 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Robeson County's average per capita income is $36,738. Household income levels show a median of $40,318. The poverty rate stands at 28.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,759 | $92,161 |
| Families | $51,516 | $71,862 |
| Households | $40,318 | $60,160 |
| Non Families | $21,720 | $34,693 |
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