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Maxton

County:
Robeson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.698

Maxton is a town located in Robeson County, North Carolina. Maxton has a 2026 population of 2,150. Maxton is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,108 in 2020.

The median household income in Maxton is $22,667 with a poverty rate of 42.71%. The median age in Maxton is 32.6 years: 29.4 years for males, and 33.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.6 males.

2.1K
Total Population
797
Density (mi²)
7 0.33%
Growth

Maxton Population

Maxton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,15070.33%
20252,14370.33%
20242,136140.66%
20232,122150.71%
20222,10730.14%
20212,104-4-0.19%
20202,108-3-0.14%
20192,341-29-1.22%
20182,370-18-0.75%
20172,388-19-0.79%
20162,407-22-0.91%
20152,429-14-0.57%
20142,443-4-0.16%
20132,447-11-0.45%
20122,45820.08%
20112,456301.24%
20102,44730.12%

Median Age

Overall: 32.6 years
Female: 33.4 years
Male: 29.4 years

Maxton Adults

There are 1,586 adults, (371 of whom are seniors) in Maxton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,269 (54.5%)
Male: 1,061 (45.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Maxton includes 60.99% Black or African American, 20.47% Native American, 15.11% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,42160.99%
Native American47720.47%
White35215.11%
Two or more races592.53%
Other race190.82%
Asian20.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race90.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,42160.99%
Native American47720.47%
White35215.11%
Two or more races592.53%
Other race100.43%
Asian20.09%

Maxton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Maxton 's average per capita income is $28,654. Household income levels show a median of $22,667. The poverty rate stands at 42.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$71,364-
Families$36,029$46,486
Households$22,667$38,979
Non Families$15,511$23,971

$28,654

Average Income

$22,667

Median Household Income

42.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)