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Elrod, NC
Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
246
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
0
Elrod and its ZIP codes
Elrod at a glance
- Elrod is 79% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Elrod.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elrod, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elrod, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.2%
U.S. 33.3% +17.9 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
28.6%
U.S. 12.8% +15.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Elrod
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaynhamTown | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| McDonaldTown | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| PembrokeTown | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| RowlandTown | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| RaemonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.3 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.9 |
| FairmontTown | 9.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Hamer, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| MaxtonTown | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Little Rock, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| LumbertonCity | 13 mi | 18.2 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ProctorvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Red SpringsTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Dillon, SCCity | 15 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elrod, NC in?
- Elrod is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Elrod, NC?
- About 246 people live in Elrod, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elrod?
- Nearby places include Raynham (2.7 mi), McDonald (4.3 mi), Pembroke (5.3 mi), Rowland (6 mi), Raemon (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023