Raemon, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 288, Raemon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Raemon is a small community located in North Carolina, within Robeson County. The total population is 288. It ranks as the 666th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Raemon is 43.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 8.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Raemon is $76,563. This is 6% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 73% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 37.8%. This is 701% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $96,300. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Raemon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Raemon is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 20.0%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Raemon, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.