The Town FilesRobeson County, North Carolina
116,902 people. The median home is worth $94,500 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $41,978.
Towns in Robeson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 19,025 | $152,600 | $42,877 | 34.6 |
| Red Springs | 3,087 | $100,800 | $20,833 | 32.7 |
| Pembroke | 2,823 | $129,400 | $25,889 | 24.2 |
| Fairmont | 2,191 | $106,800 | $36,641 | 38.9 |
| Maxton | 2,110 | $83,200 | $22,667 | 32.6 |
| St. Pauls | 2,045 | $111,000 | $36,800 | 35.9 |
| Barker Ten Mile | 937 | $163,700 | $66,667 | 46.6 |
| Rowland | 885 | $118,000 | $32,500 | 43.6 |
| Prospect | 873 | $100,700 | $110,769 | 30.4 |
| Parkton | 504 | $151,900 | $56,250 | 40.9 |
People and housing
| Robeson County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $805 | $969 |
| Median household income | $41,978 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 36.4 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
38,484 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,957 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 597 storm events in Robeson County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Robeson County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).