Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Population Data for Roanoke Rapids, NC:

Population – 27643
Male – 46.42 %
Female – 53.58 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 61.61 %
Hispanic – 0.84 %
African American – 35.89 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.55 %
Asian – 0.99 %

Geographic Data for Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina:

Population Density – 403.70 per sq. mi
Elevation – 133 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Roanoke Rapids:

In Elementary School – 3,582 (50.25 %)
In High School – 1,565 (21.95 %)
In College – 1,070 (15.01 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,651 (9.13 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,205 (6.66 %)
Some College, No Degree – 3,198 (17.68 %)
High School Graduate – 6,200 (34.28 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,907 (10.54 %)

Employment and Household Data for Roanoke Rapids, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 53.31 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.01 %
Unemployment Level – 6.99 %

Median Household Income – $28,784.00
Average Household Size – 2.46

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 29.27 %
2 Vehicles – 32.86 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.74 %

Average Cost to Rent in Roanoke Rapids - $413 per month