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Parkton, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
529
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
678
ZIP codes
0
Parkton and its ZIP codes
Parkton at a glance
- Parkton is about 3.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,250, 22% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,900 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,700 a month.
Local data for Parkton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parkton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$1,700/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (30), Irish Americans (29), Mexican Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Parkton.
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
Parkton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkton, 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° / 34°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parkton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Parkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber BridgeTown | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Hope MillsTown | 6.3 mi | 9 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5 |
| St. PaulsTown | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| RennertTown | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Red SpringsTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| FayettevilleCity | 13 mi | 148.3 |
| RaefordCity | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| VanderCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkton, NC in?
- Parkton is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Parkton, NC?
- About 529 people live in Parkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkton?
- Nearby places include Lumber Bridge (3.7 mi), Rex (4.2 mi), Hope Mills (6.3 mi), Rockfish (6.7 mi), St. Pauls (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023