Rennert, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 292, Rennert'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

Rennert is a small community located in North Carolina, within Robeson County. The total population is 292. It ranks as the 661st most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rennert is 33.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rennert is $26,875. This is 63% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.9%. This is 160% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.4%. This is 100% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $45,800. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Rennert is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rennert is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.0% vs 11.3%).

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% 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 80.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rennert, 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.