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Roseboro, NC

Town in Sampson County, North Carolina.

Population

1,123

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

776

ZIP codes

0

Roseboro and its ZIP codes

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Roseboro at a glance

  • Roseboro is about 3.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,333, 46% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 (55% below North Carolina) and median rent is $436 a month.

Local data for Roseboro, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Roseboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$39,333

Poverty rate

39.2%

Median home value

$130,300

Median rent

$436/mo

Homeownership

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (42), French Americans (25), Mexican Americans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Roseboro.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,180

17,386 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,934

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$394M

FY 2026, $6,676 per person

Sampson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Roseboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.4%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Roseboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

523

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

141

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

51.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Roseboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

16.5%

U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

Cities near Roseboro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SalemburgTown4.1 mi1.1
BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place7.5 mi3.3
AutryvilleTown7.8 mi0.5
ClintonCity10 mi7.7
StedmanTown11 mi1.7
IngoldCensus-designated place13 mi5.2
GarlandTown14 mi1.1
Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place16 mi4.6
KeenerCensus-designated place16 mi11.2
VanderCensus-designated place17 mi3.7
Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place17 mi7.8
FalconTown18 mi1.4
EastoverTown18 mi11.3
WadeTown19 mi1.7
TurkeyTown19 mi0.4
White OakCensus-designated place19 mi5.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Roseboro, NC in?
Roseboro is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Roseboro, NC?
About 1,123 people live in Roseboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Roseboro?
Nearby places include Salemburg (4.1 mi), Bonnetsville (7.5 mi), Autryville (7.8 mi), Clinton (10 mi), Stedman (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023