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Roper, NC
Town in Washington County, North Carolina.
Population
384
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
448
ZIP codes
0
Roper and its ZIP codes
Roper at a glance
- Roper is about 2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Roper, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Roper.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,248
3,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$100M
FY 2026, $9,133 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Roper, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
199
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roper, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
22.9%
U.S. 12.1% +10.8 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Roper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlymouthTown | 7.7 mi | 4 |
| Cape ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| CreswellTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| EdentonTown | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| JamesvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| WindsorTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| PantegoTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ColumbiaTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| HertfordTown | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| PinetownCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| BelhavenTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| ColerainTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| AskewvilleTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Arrowhead BeachCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| WinfallTown | 25 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roper, NC in?
- Roper is in Washington County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Roper, NC?
- About 384 people live in Roper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roper?
- Nearby places include Plymouth (7.7 mi), Cape Colony (10 mi), Creswell (13 mi), Edenton (13 mi), Jamesville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023