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Maxton, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
2,330
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
864
ZIP codes
0
Maxton and its ZIP codes
Maxton at a glance
- Maxton is about 3.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,667, 69% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,200 (71% below North Carolina) and median rent is $619 a month.
Local data for Maxton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maxton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,667
Poverty rate
42.7%
Median home value
$83,200
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (31), German Americans (24), Irish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Maxton.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 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
How people get to work
Maxton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maxton, 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
92° / 34°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maxton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.9%
U.S. 33.3% +19.6 pts
Diabetes
22.8%
U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts
Smoking
24.4%
U.S. 12.8% +11.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Maxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.9 |
| LaurinburgCity | 7.1 mi | 12.5 |
| RaemonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.3 |
| PembrokeTown | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Scotch MeadowsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WagramTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Red SpringsTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| McColl, SCTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| RowlandTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| RaynhamTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| GibsonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maxton, NC in?
- Maxton is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Maxton, NC?
- About 2,330 people live in Maxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maxton?
- Nearby places include Wakulla (6.9 mi), Prospect (7 mi), Laurinburg (7.1 mi), Raemon (7.7 mi), Pembroke (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023