Prospect, North Carolina

Prospect: census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina

About

Prospect is a township located in the county of Robeson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. After -10 years in 2000 city had an estimated population of 690 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Prospect

Population 981 (2000)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (United States)
County Robeson County
Water as percent of area 0%
Land as percent of area 100%
Latitude & Longitude 34.7332,-79.2298
Altitude 190 feet / 58 meters
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 21:01:44 (15th April 2026)
Weather 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Prospect is located at 34°43'60"N 79°13'47"W (34.7332200, -79.2297600).

Prospect map

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Weather

90°F
Sunny
7 to 10 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2000 690 -

People born in Prospect (1)

American politician Adolph Dial was born in Prospect

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Prospect, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
199281 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke (NC) 28372-1510
199476 Robeson Community College Lumberton (NC) 28360
199698 St. Andrews University Laurinburg (NC) 28352
461032 Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville (NC) 28303-5157
461528 Grace College of Divinity Fayetteville (NC) 28314-2343

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Prospect, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DIL Dillon 100 North Railroad Avenue RAIL
HAM Hamlet West Main St. and North Bridges St. RAIL
FAY Fayetteville 472 Hay Street RAIL
SOP Southern Pines 235 Northwest Broad Street RAIL
FLO Florence 805 East Day Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Prospect.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pembrok Post Office Pembroke (NC) 28372
Red Spring Post Office Red Springs (NC) 28377
Maxton Post Office Maxton (NC) 28364
Shannon Post Office Shannon (NC) 28386
Rex Post Office Rex (NC) 28378

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Prospect, Connecticut town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 9,755 people.
  • Prospect, Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 4,842 people.
  • Prospect, Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 2,402 people.
  • Prospect, Pennsylvania township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 1,135 people.
  • Prospect, Pennsylvania borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,112 people.
  • Prospect, Ohio human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 994 people.
  • Prospect, Maine human settlement in Waldo County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 750 people.

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
Maxton 2,332 City in North Carolina, United States of America
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
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