In 2021, Roanoke Rapids, NC had a population of 67.2k people with a median age of 45.8 and a median household income of $38,350. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Roanoke Rapids, NC declined from 70,350 to 67,208, a −4.47% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,061 to $38,350, a 3.48% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Roanoke Rapids, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (52.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (37.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.991%).
None of the households in Roanoke Rapids, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
98.8% of the residents in Roanoke Rapids, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Roanoke Rapids, NC are Halifax Community College (283 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Roanoke Rapids, NC was $88,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.
Most people in Roanoke Rapids, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Roanoke Rapids, NC was 2 cars per household.
Roanoke Rapids, NC borders Raleigh, NC and Rocky Mount, NC.