Robeson County's 2026 population is estimated at 120,462, reflecting a 0.77% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Robeson County is the 26th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 134,469 and has grown -10.42% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 34.6 years
There are 86,714 adults, (18,753 of whom are seniors) in Robeson County.
Female: 60,761 (52%)
Male: 56,141 (48%)
The racial composition of Robeson County includes 38.89% Native American, 24.17% White, 23.36% Black or African American, 8.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 45,465 | 38.89% |
| White | 28,260 | 24.17% |
| Black or African American | 27,308 | 23.36% |
| Other race | 9,445 | 8.08% |
| Two or more races | 5,340 | 4.57% |
| Asian | 1,013 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.06% |
Robeson County 's average per capita income is $38,345. Household income levels show a median of $41,978. The poverty rate stands at 27.23%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,819 | $93,457 |
| Families | $54,146 | $74,207 |
| Households | $41,978 | $62,210 |
| Non Families | $22,302 | $35,694 |
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