Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids: City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
About
Roanoke Rapids is a city located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,754 and a population density of 611 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,186 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Roanoke Rapids
| Population : | 14,186 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Halifax County |
| Postal code : | 27870 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 25.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 154 feet / 47 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:13:51 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Roanoke Rapids is located at 36°27'42"N 77°39'15"W (36.4615400, -77.6541500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Roanoke Rapids
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Roanoke Rapids decreased by 11.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,754 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,661 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,546 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,357 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,296 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,100 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,967 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,777 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,494 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,320 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,186 | -0.94% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Roanoke Rapids
1 Chockoyotte Park
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2 Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area
100 Oakwood Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail
15 Jackson St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Roanoke Rapids Parks & Rec
400 E 6th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Roanoke Rapids
1 Halifax County Visitors Center
260 Premier Blvd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
700 Jackson St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 ➦ Show Map
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3 Roanoke Rapids City Office
1040 Roanoke Ave, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Roanoke Rapids (17)
People born in Roanoke Rapids, including musician and Idol contestant Chris Daughtry, filmmaker Richard Kern, baseball player Brian Barnes, .
List
- Clarke Hogan (Virginia politician) he was born in 21/07/1969
- Crystal Lee Sutton (American activist) she was born in 31/12/1940
- David J. Dorsett (United States Navy vice admiral) he was born in 08/10/1956
- Dawud Salahuddin (American assassin) he was born in 01/01/1950
- James Anderson (American football linebacker, born 1983) he was born in 26/09/1983
- James E. Cheek (American theologian) he was born in 04/12/1932
- Michael H. Wray (American politician) he was born in 06/04/1967
- Ron Davis (American baseball player (1941-1992)) he was born in 21/10/1941
- Kareem Martin (American football player) he was born in 19/02/1992
- Jack Boone (American football player and coach) he was born in 28/05/1918
- Fred Vaughan (American football player (1904-1986)) he was born in 08/10/1904
- Tom Topping (American football player (1934-1990)) he was born in 06/11/1934
- Nazair Jones (American football defensive tackle) he was born in 13/12/1994
- George M. Langford (American cell biologist) he was born in 26/08/1944
Schools in Roanoke Rapids
College & universities near Roanoke Rapids, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198640 | Halifax Community College | Weldon (NC) | 27890 |
| 233639 | Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta (VA) | 23821 |
| 198303 | Chowan University | Murfreesboro (NC) | 27855 |
| 199209 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Roanoke Rapids, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Roanoke Rapids
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapid Post Office | Roanoke Rapids (NC) | 27870 |
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Rosemary | 2,836 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Enfield | 2,260 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Scotland Neck | 1,810 | Town in North Carolina (United States) |
| Weldon | 1,456 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| South Weldon | 705 | Township in Halifax County, North Carolina |
| Littleton | 584 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hobgood | 315 | Town in North Carolina |
| Halifax | 201 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Roanoke Rapids distances to largest North Carolina cities
