The Town FilesBarker Ten Mile, North Carolina
Community in Robeson County · population 937 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,700
- Household income
- $66,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 46.6
Barker Ten Mile is a community of 937 people in Robeson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $163,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 85% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 81% of North Carolina towns.
How Barker Ten Mile ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Barker Ten Mile is worth $163,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $66,667, which is more affordable than 91% of North Carolina towns. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Barker Ten Mile | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $66,667 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Barker Ten Mile
| People | Barker Ten Mile | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Barker Ten Mile
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 55 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barker Ten Mile since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 8, 1957 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 20, 2024.
Severe weather in Robeson County since 1996
Robeson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Robeson County
Robeson County had 38,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,957 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Barker Ten Mile itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Barker Ten Mile
- Lumberton, NC4.0 mi · 19,025 people · home $152,600
- St. Pauls, NC8.8 mi · 2,045 people · home $111,000
- Pembroke, NC11.6 mi · 2,823 people · home $129,400
- Red Springs, NC13.9 mi · 3,087 people · home $100,800
- Prospect, NC13.9 mi · 873 people · home $100,700
- Bladenboro, NC14.8 mi · 1,648 people · home $99,500
- Fairmont, NC14.8 mi · 2,191 people · home $106,800
- Parkton, NC15.3 mi · 504 people · home $151,900
Barker Ten Mile questions
Is Barker Ten Mile, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Barker Ten Mile scores better for retirees than 89% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 54%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in Barker Ten Mile?
The median owner-occupied home in Barker Ten Mile is valued at $163,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,667, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Barker Ten Mile?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Barker Ten Mile get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barker Ten Mile since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 8, 1957. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)