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Orrum, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
56
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
117
ZIP codes
0
Orrum and its ZIP codes
Orrum at a glance
- Orrum is 47% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Orrum, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Orrum.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Orrum, 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
90° / 32°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Orrum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ProctorvilleTown | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| BoardmanTown | 4.1 mi | 3.1 |
| FairmontTown | 6.3 mi | 2.8 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| MariettaTown | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Fair BluffTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| ButtersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Cerro GordoTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| McDonaldTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LumbertonCity | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| Lake View, SCTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| RaynhamTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BladenboroTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ChadbournTown | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orrum, NC in?
- Orrum is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Orrum, NC?
- About 56 people live in Orrum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orrum?
- Nearby places include Proctorville (1.7 mi), Boardman (4.1 mi), Fairmont (6.3 mi), Evergreen (6.6 mi), Marietta (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023