State rank#26 of 100
Smallest county116,902 residentsWake County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 37155
Robeson County, North Carolina
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population116,902
Household income$41,978
Unemployment5%
Life expectancy67.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Robeson County has 116,902 residents and ranks #26 by population among North Carolina county equivalents. Median household income is $41,978. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within North Carolina
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Robeson County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Robeson County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median home value.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $94,500 median home value and $805/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $41,978, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Robeson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, mental health access, and median gross rent. College attainment is 14.7% and life expectancy is 67.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Median home value: $94,500, rank #1 of 100 available North Carolina counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 347 residents, rank #24 of 99 available North Carolina counties.
- Median gross rent: $805/mo, rank #28 of 100 available North Carolina counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Poor or fair health: 27.2%, rank #100 of 100; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 67.9 years, rank #99 of 100; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $41,978, rank #98 of 100; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within North Carolina
Rank and range use only counties in North Carolina with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$41,978
$41,978; below the state county median of $60,230.
State rank #98 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$94,500
$94,500; below the state county median of $219,700.
State rank #1 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$805/mo
$805/mo; below the state county median of $886/mo.
State rank #28 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5%
5%; above the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #95 of 100 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14.7%
14.7%; below the state county median of 23.5%.
State rank #95 of 100 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
67.9 years
67.9 years; below the state county median of 74.2 years.
State rank #99 of 100 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
27.2%
27.2%; above the state county median of 18.9%.
State rank #100 of 100 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
15.2%
15.2%; above the state county median of 12.3%.
State rank #88 of 100 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,972 residents
1 per 1,972 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,158 residents.
State rank #44 of 98 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 347 residents
1 per 347 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 521 residents.
State rank #24 of 99 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Robeson County FAQ
Is Robeson County a good place to live?
Robeson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, mental health access, and median gross rent. College attainment is 14.7% and life expectancy is 67.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Robeson County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $94,500 median home value and $805/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $41,978, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Robeson County?
Robeson County has 116,902 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Robeson County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 37155; the parent state FIPS is 37.
What is the median household income in Robeson County?
The ACS median household income is $41,978.
How much does housing cost in Robeson County?
Housing benchmarks are $94,500 median home value and $805/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $41,978, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Robeson County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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