Demographics & People — Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,024 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 6,133 |
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| Family Households | 4,017 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5608 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,682 |
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| Black or African American | 5,551 |
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| Asian | 170 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 976 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,347 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,901 |
| English | 1,797 |
| American | 1,381 |
| Irish | 1,063 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 908 |
| German | 677 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 440 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 408 |
| Subsaharan African | 380 |
Language
| English Only | 12,968 |
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| Spanish | 798 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,037 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 739 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,441 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
