Roanoke Rapids Population

1900–2026

14,233

2026 projection

6.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Roanoke Rapids. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614,233-1531.06%
202514,386-2021.38%
202414,588-790.54%
202314,667-1681.13%
202214,835-2471.64%
202115,082-1150.76%
202015,197+8465.90%
201914,351-1631.12%
201814,514-2701.83%
201714,784-1851.24%

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Roanoke Rapids Demographics

40.3median age

Median age

Female42.9 yrs
Male35.6 yrs

Adults

11,216
2,925 seniors · 26%8,291 other adults

Sex

Female 52.2% · 7,748Male 47.8% · 7,108

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 149 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Roanoke Rapids Income

$53,690median household income

Median household income

$53,690

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,921

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.4%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Roanoke Rapids Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%45%37%
Never married37%41%34%
Divorced11%9%13%
Widowed8%4%11%
Separated3%1%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201