Roxboro
City in Person County, North Carolina

Roxboro is a city in Person County, North Carolina, with 8,134 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 715 ft (218 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rougemont, 13.1 miles S.
- 8,134residents (2020 Census)
- 715 ftelevation · 218 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 1,028 / sq mipopulation density
- 27573ZIP code
About Roxboro
Roxboro is a city in and the county seat of Person County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 8,134 at the 2020 census. The city is 30 miles (48 km) north of Durham and is a part of the four-county Durham–Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 649,903 as of the 2020 Census. The Durham–Chapel Hill MSA is a part of the larger Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 2,043,867 as of the 2020 Census.
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Living in Roxboro
- Median household income
- $36,553
- Median home value
- $157,700
- Median rent
- $860/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Roxboro had 8,134 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,134 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,028 per sq mi (397 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Roxboro at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Person County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,134 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.91 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3946° N, 78.9773° W |
| ZIP code | 27573 |
| Official website | cityofroxboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Roxboro
- Rougemont13.1 mi S
- Cluster Springs, VA14.8 mi N
- Virgilina, VA15.3 mi NE
- Milton16.2 mi NW
- Stem19.8 mi SE
- Riverdale, VA19.9 mi N
- Yanceyville20.3 mi W
- South Boston, VA22.2 mi N
- Butner22.3 mi SE
- Oxford22.3 mi E
- Stovall22.7 mi E
- Hillsborough23.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Roxboro
What county is Roxboro in?
Roxboro is in Person County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Roxboro, NC?
8,134 people lived in Roxboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Roxboro, NC?
The ZIP code of Roxboro is 27573.
What is the elevation of Roxboro?
715 feet (218 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Roxboro?
Rougemont (13.1 mi), Cluster Springs (14.8 mi), Virgilina (15.3 mi), Milton (16.2 mi), Stem (19.8 mi).
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