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Ellerbe, NC
Town in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Population
1,036
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
788
ZIP codes
0
Ellerbe and its ZIP codes
Ellerbe at a glance
- Ellerbe is about 3.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,808, 52% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,000 (73% below North Carolina) and median rent is $575 a month.
Local data for Ellerbe, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellerbe, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,808
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$575/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (77), Mexican Americans (61), Irish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richmond County. PPP loans are for Ellerbe.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,857
13,571 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $8,514 per person
How people get to work
Ellerbe, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellerbe, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellerbe, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Ellerbe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoberdelCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| NormanTown | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| RockinghamCity | 9.1 mi | 7.6 |
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Dobbins HeightsTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Jackson SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| HoffmanTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| FoxfireVillage | 13 mi | 7.1 |
| HamletCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| LilesvilleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| CandorTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| PinebluffTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Seven LakesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.4 |
| Mount GileadTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| PinehurstVillage | 18 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellerbe, NC in?
- Ellerbe is in Richmond County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Ellerbe, NC?
- About 1,036 people live in Ellerbe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellerbe?
- Nearby places include Roberdel (6.4 mi), Norman (7.2 mi), Rockingham (9.1 mi), East Rockingham (11 mi), Cordova (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023