Roxboro, North Carolina
Roxboro: city in Person County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Roxboro is a city located in the county of Person in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,362 and a population density of 500 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,383 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Roxboro
| Population | 8,383 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Person County |
| Phone Area Codes | 336 |
| Area | 16.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3938,-78.9828 |
| Altitude | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Capital city | Roxboro is capital of Person County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:03:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 27573 |
| Density | 501 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Roxboro is located at 36°23'38"N 78°58'58"W (36.3937500, -78.9827900).
Roxboro map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipita...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Roxboro increased by 0.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,362 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,368 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,291 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,299 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,267 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,279 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,293 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,297 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,306 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,309 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,383 | 0.88% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Roxboro
1Person County Museum of History
309 N Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573, United States View details
Phone: +13365972884 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Roxboro
1Roxboro City Hall
105 S Lamar St # A, Roxboro, NC 27573 View details
Phone: +13365993116 | Website available
People born in Roxboro (12)
People born in Roxboro, including musician Frank Kimbrough, murderer Betty Lou Beets, stock car racing driver Carl Long, .
More notable people
- George Hampton Yarborough, Jr. (American military personnel killed in World War I) he was born in 14/10/1895
- Henry Slaughter (musician) he was born in 09/01/1927
- Jim Thorpe (professional golfer) he was born in 01/02/1949
- Luke Torian (American politician) he was born in 30/05/1958
- Winkie Wilkins (American politician) he was born in 31/01/1941
- Jamie Barnette (Professional football player) he was born in 02/12/1976
- Arthur Bradsher (baseball player (1883-1951)) he was born in 17/01/1883
- Joyce Nichols (American physician's assistant) she was born in 28/06/1940
- Tyrone Outlaw (American basketball player) he was born in 19/08/1995
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Roxboro, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199324 | Piedmont Community College | Roxboro (NC) | 27573 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Roxboro, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Roxboro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roxbor Post Office | Roxboro (NC) | 27573 |
Distance to Other Cities
Roxboro distances to largest North Carolina cities