Maxton, North Carolina
Maxton: City in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Maxton is a city located in the county of Robeson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,426 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,332 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Maxton
| Population : | 2,332 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Robeson County |
| Postal code : | 28364 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 6.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:53:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 334 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Maxton is located at 34°44'7"N 79°20'56"W (34.7351600, -79.3489300).
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Official website of Maxton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Maxton decreased by 4.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,426 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,458 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,459 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,450 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,443 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,430 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,408 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,391 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,370 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,346 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,332 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,818 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,498 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,137 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,411 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 74.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.6% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 465 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
Maxton zip code is 28364.
County name: Robeson, County
fips: 37155
MXE, Mackstown, Maxton, Quhele, Shoe Heel, Tilden
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $191,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,885 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $911 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,402 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,177 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.59 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,974 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,762 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 167,148 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,929 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,393 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,838 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 725 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 266 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 541 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 586 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,558.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.40 |
People born in Maxton (4)
People born in Maxton, including African-actress Alice B. Russell, football player Kenwin Cummings, metalsmith Kiff Slemmons, .
List
- Luther McKinnon he was born in 31/10/1840
Schools in Maxton
College & universities near Maxton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199698 | St. Andrews University | Laurinburg (NC) | 28352 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Maxton, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Robeson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Robeson County , NC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 20,239 | County seat in North Carolina |
| Red Springs | 3,237 | City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pembroke | 2,942 | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fairmont | 2,580 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Saint Pauls | 2,290 | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Rowland | 985 | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Prospect | 981 | Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Barker Ten Mile | 952 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Parkton | 430 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Rennert | 373 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Marietta | 168 | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Proctorville | 119 | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| McDonald | 107 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Lumber Bridge | 87 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Orrum | 72 | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina |
| Raynham | 68 | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Maxton distances to largest North Carolina cities
