Living in Robersonville, North Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robersonville · Census data 2020–2024

Robersonville has 1,220 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $43,523 (40% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $94,500, the median rent is $572/month.

Robersonville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Robersonville at a glance

Population
1,220
Median age
55.7State: 39.1
Median household income
$43,523State: $72,388
Median home value
$94,500State: $288,900
Median rent
$572/moState: $1,228
Homeowners
61.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Average commute
31 min

Is Robersonville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Robersonville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robersonville the median home value is $94,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $572 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,287 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Robersonville$94,500
North Carolina$288,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Robersonville$572
North Carolina$1,228
United States$1,413

Robersonville median household income

The median household income in Robersonville is $43,523 and the income per person is $25,401. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).

Median household income

Robersonville$43,523
North Carolina$72,388
United States$80,734

Housing in Robersonville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
756
Owner-occupied
61.3%
Renter-occupied
38.7%
Vacant
20.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
2.04

Robersonville demographics

Population
1,220
Median age
55.7
Under 18
12.8%
65 and older
32.6%
Households
599
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
3.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White29.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black68.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robersonville ›

Education in Robersonville

14.8% of adults 25 and older in Robersonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Robersonville14.8%
North Carolina35.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Robersonville

Unemployment rate
7.4%State: 4.7%
Average commute
31 minState: 25 min
Work from home
4%
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Walk to work
3.4%
Homes with broadband
85.6%

Robersonville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Robersonville1,220$43,523$94,500$572
Parmele374$36,136$85,200$1,063
Everetts193$45,227$85,000$819
Bethel1,544$52,961$107,800$684
Stokes210$59,625$225,000—
Bear Grass133$77,679$131,800$675
Hamilton243$41,875$69,300—
Oak City353$61,091$96,100$975
Williamston5,112$38,738$107,100$684

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Living in Robersonville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Robersonville, NC?

The median household income in Robersonville is $43,523, 40% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Robersonville?

The median home value in Robersonville is $94,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.

How much is rent in Robersonville?

The median gross rent in Robersonville is $572 per month, about 30.7% of household income.

Is Robersonville, NC a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.

What is the median age in Robersonville?

The median age in Robersonville is 55.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Robersonville?

The average commute to work in Robersonville is 31 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Robersonville?

The unemployment rate in Robersonville is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Robersonville?

14.8% of adults in Robersonville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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