Robersonville, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Robersonville is a small community located in North Carolina, within Martin County. The total population is 1,220. It ranks as the 423rd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Robersonville is 55.7 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robersonville is $43,523. This is 40% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.8%. This is 129% 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 7.3%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $94,500. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Robersonville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Robersonville is Black or African American, making up 66.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (29.1%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (66.9% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 82.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Robersonville, 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.