Robeson County, North Carolina

Robeson County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

Robeson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 134,168 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 129,999 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lumberton. The county was created 238 years ago in 1785.

Robeson County locator map
Location of Robeson County on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Robeson County

Population : 129,999 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
Different from : Robertson County, Robertson County, Robertson County
Area : 2463 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Named for : Thomas Robeson
Altitude : 148 feet / 45 meters
Capital : Lumberton
Establishment : January 01, 1786
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:10:38 (29th March 2024)
Density : 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.21% (2010-2020)
Robeson County Courthouse  Lumberton North Carolina image
Robeson County Courthouse Lumberton North Carolina
Robeson County Courthouse  Lumberton North Carolina image

Geography

Robeson County is located at 34°38'24"N 79°6'13"W (34.6400900, -79.1035300). It has 7 neighbors: Bladen County, Columbus County, Hoke County, Scotland County, Dillon County, Horry County and Marlboro County.

Robeson County map

The largest city of Robeson County is Lumberton with a population of 20,239. Other cities include, Red Springs population 3,237, Maxton population 2,332, Rowland population 985 and Marietta population 168. See all Robeson County cities & populated places.

Robeson County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Robeson County.

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
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

Robeson County has 7 neighbours.

  • Lumberton

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Robeson County decreased by 3.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 134,168 - census
2011 135,183 0.75% estimation process
2012 135,462 0.21% estimation process
2013 135,136 -0.24% estimation process
2014 134,931 -0.15% estimation process
2015 134,460 -0.35% estimation process
2016 133,383 -0.81% estimation process
2017 132,626 -0.57% estimation process
2018 131,884 -0.56% estimation process
2019 130,625 -0.96% estimation process
2020 129,999 -0.48% estimation process

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People born in Robeson County (16)

People born in Robeson County, including writer Jill McCorkle, leader of Civil War and post-Civil War insurgent gang in North Carolina Henry Berry Lowrie, politician Angus Wilton McLean, .

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