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Roanoke Rapids, NC

Total Population
25,279
Median Household Income
$44,416
Median Home Value
$115,300
Median Rent
$804

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$44,416
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$115,300
100.2% above state median
Rent
$804
100% above state median
Median Age
41.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Roanoke Rapids, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$44,416
-40.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.41 people

Total Households
10,423
Family Households
39.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.4%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
25.3%
#3 Industry
Finance
12.2%
Total Employed Residents:5,600

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
8.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.1%
98 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
1 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,107
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.7%
9,869 employed
Labor Force
11,028
1,138 unemployed
Median Age
41.8 years
Per Capita Income
$25,764
Poverty Rate
21.4%

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