Robeson County, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in North Carolina

The population of Robeson County, North Carolina is 116,858 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $40,318, the median home value is $88,600, and the median age is 36.5.

The population of Robeson County has declined 11.8% since 2010 (134,469 → 118,624), a -0.89% annualized rate.

Robeson County within North Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

116,858

Population

-0.89%

Annual growth

123

People / sq mi

$40,318

Median Income

$88,600

Median Home Value

Robeson County covers 947 sq mi of land at 123.4 people per square mile.

About Robeson County, NC

Housing cost is the defining feature of Robeson County: the median home is valued at $88,600. With 116,858 residents, Robeson County is a county in North Carolina. It ranks #26 among counties in North Carolina by population.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $40,318, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 22.4%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $88,600, with typical rent around $784.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.6%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 3.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Robeson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Robeson County had a population of 134,469 in 2010 and 118,624 in 2024, a -11.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 135,458 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.85%.

Robeson County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

118,624

Population (2024)

134,469

Population (2010)

135,458

Peak (2012)

-0.85%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	134,469	-	-	estimate
2011	135,168	+699	+0.52%	estimate
2012	135,458	+290	+0.21%	estimate
2013	135,135	-323	-0.24%	estimate
2014	134,920	-215	-0.16%	estimate
2015	134,446	-474	-0.35%	estimate
2016	133,344	-1,102	-0.82%	estimate
2017	132,606	-738	-0.55%	estimate
2018	131,890	-716	-0.54%	estimate
2019	130,440	-1,450	-1.10%	estimate
2020	115,967	-14,473	-11.10%	estimate
2021	115,901	-66	-0.06%	estimate
2022	116,313	+412	+0.36%	estimate
2023	117,705	+1,392	+1.20%	estimate
2024	118,624	+919	+0.78%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	24.8%
Black or African American	23.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	41.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.5

Median Age

51.8%

Female

48.2%

Male

15.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

7.7%

20–24

6.8%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.8%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 15.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$40,318$-29,586 vs state
Mean household income	$60,160
Per-capita income	$22,925
Poverty rate	22.4%+13.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	47.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.2%

Manufacturing

16.5%

Construction

9.8%

Finance & real estate

7.2%

Education & health care

6.8%

Retail trade

6.0%

Public administration

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Robeson County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

85.2%

Public transit

3.8%

Work from home

25.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$88,600$-170,800 vs state

Median home value

$784

Median rent

65.6%

Homeownership rate

48,874

Total housing units

87.5%

Occupied

12.5%

Vacant

34.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.7%

With health insurance

88.9%

With broadband internet

13.6%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

17.8%

With a disability

90.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

78.9%

High School+

14.6%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)All North Carolina cities →

Other counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)Durham County (329,405)Buncombe County (271,790)Union County (244,975)Gaston County (231,485)Cabarrus County (231,262)All North Carolina counties →

Part of North Carolina

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Metro areas in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robeson County, North Carolina has a population of 116,858 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 123 people per square mile.

The population of Robeson County has declined 11.8% since 2010 (134,469 → 118,624), a -0.89% annualized rate.

The median household income in Robeson County, North Carolina is $40,318, with mean (average) household income of $60,160 and per-capita income of $22,925. 22.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Robeson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.5%), White (24.8%), Black or African American (23.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Robeson County, North Carolina is 36.5 years. Residents are 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

The median home value in Robeson County is $88,600 and median monthly rent is $784. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 48,874 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Robeson County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Robeson County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.