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 239 years ago in 1785.
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 : | 12:04:43 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.21% (2010-2020) |
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.
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Robeson County
Robeson County has 7 neighbours.
- Bladen County county in North Carolina, United States
- Columbus County county in North Carolina, United States
- Hoke County county in North Carolina, United States
- Scotland County county in North Carolina, United States
- Dillon County county in South Carolina, United States
- Horry County county in South Carolina, United States
- Marlboro County county in South Carolina, United States
- 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 |
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, .
List
- Joseph Mitchell (American writer) he was born in 27/07/1908
- Gilbert B. Patterson (American politician (1863-1922)) he was born in 29/05/1863
- John McQueen (American politician (1804-1867)) he was born in 09/02/1804
- James McNair Baker (Florida judge and politician (1821-1892)) he was born in 20/07/1821
- James Johnson (U.S. Representative from Georgia (1811-1891)) he was born in 12/02/1811
- A. B. Swindell (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1945
- Daniel T. Blue, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 18/04/1949
- Margaret Marley Modlin (American artist) she was born in 05/01/1927
- James McCallum (American politician) he was born in 03/10/1806
- Ruth Dial Woods (American educator and activist) she was born in 01/01/1938
- Rhoda Strong Lowry (Lumbee Indian woman seen as a symbol of resistance to oppression) she was born in 01/01/1849
- Michael Garrett he was born in 01/01/1985
- Danny Britt (American politician from North Carolina) he was born in 01/01/1979
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
