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Robbinsville, NC
Town in Graham County, North Carolina.
Population
577
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
869
ZIP codes
0
Robbinsville and its ZIP codes
Robbinsville at a glance
- Robbinsville is about 3.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $17,802, 75% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $26,800 (91% below North Carolina) and median rent is $364 a month.
Local data for Robbinsville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Robbinsville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,802
Poverty rate
40.9%
Median home value
$26,800
Median rent
$364/mo
Homeownership
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (71), Irish Americans (17), German Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Graham County. PPP loans are for Robbinsville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,890
1,952 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $12,658 per person
How people get to work
Robbinsville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Robbinsville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
42
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
63.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Robbinsville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Robbinsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake SanteetlahTown | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Fontana DamTown | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AndrewsTown | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| MarbleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HayesvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| MurphyTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Bryson CityTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| Townsend, TNCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| FranklinTown | 26 mi | 4.9 |
| Hiawassee, GACity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| WhittierCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Young Harris, GACity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| Coker Creek, TNCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| Tate City, GACensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Walland, TNCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| Tellico Plains, TNTown | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Robbinsville, NC in?
- Robbinsville is in Graham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Robbinsville, NC?
- About 577 people live in Robbinsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Robbinsville?
- Nearby places include Lake Santeetlah (4.4 mi), Fontana Dam (7.7 mi), Andrews (8.7 mi), Marble (12 mi), Hayesville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023