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Population Review

Census ACS · #518 μSA

Roanoke Rapids Metro Area

The Roanoke Rapids, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 65,431 residents. The median household income is $45,823 and the median home value is $102,400.

65,431

Population

52

People / sq mi

$45,823

Median Income

$102,400

Median Home Value

The Roanoke Rapids CBSA covers 1,260 sq mi of land at 51.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White37.8%
Black or African American52.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.4%

Economy & Income

$45,823

Median Household Income

$28,248

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$102,400

Median Home Value

$769

Median Rent

66.1%

Homeownership

Education

81.9%

High School+

16.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

7.0%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

20.9%

Foreign Born

Roanoke Rapids spans this state

Nearby metros

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Roanoke Rapids, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 65,431 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #518 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Roanoke Rapids metro area is $45,823, with a per capita income of $28,248.

The Roanoke Rapids, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.

Data for the Roanoke Rapids, Nc CBSA (40260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.