Unified School District · NC
Roanoke Rapids City Schools
Roanoke Rapids City Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 14,554. The median household income is $59,564 and the median age is 40.8.
14,554
Population
2129
People / sq mi
$59,564
Median Income
40.8
Median Age
Roanoke Rapids City Schools covers 7 sq mi of land at 2129.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 39.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,564
Median Household Income
$31,527
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$143,800
Median Home Value
$936
Median Rent
59.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.5%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roanoke Rapids City Schools serves a community with a population of 14,554 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Roanoke Rapids City Schools is $59,564, with a per capita income of $31,527. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
Roanoke Rapids City Schools is 56.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 39.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Roanoke Rapids City Schools, 87.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Roanoke Rapids City Schools is $143,800, with a median rent of $936. The homeownership rate is 59.7%.
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Data for Roanoke Rapids City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3703900).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.