Robeson County's estimated 2026 population is 120,482 with a growth rate of 0.45% 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 -10.4% since that time.
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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