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Rowland, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
946
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
899
ZIP codes
0
Rowland and its ZIP codes
Rowland at a glance
- Rowland is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,500, 55% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (59% below North Carolina) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Rowland, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rowland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,500
Poverty rate
33.7%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13), Laotian Americans (6), French Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Rowland.
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
Rowland, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other14.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rowland, 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
92° / 32°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rowland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.6%
U.S. 33.3% +17.3 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Rowland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamer, SCCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| RaynhamTown | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| RaemonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.3 |
| McDonaldTown | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Little Rock, SCCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Dillon, SCCity | 9 mi | 5.3 |
| Newtown, SCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| FairmontTown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| PembrokeTown | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| MaxtonTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Clio, SCTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MariettaTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| ProctorvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Floydale, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowland, NC in?
- Rowland is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Rowland, NC?
- About 946 people live in Rowland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowland?
- Nearby places include Hamer, SC (4.8 mi), Elrod (6 mi), Raynham (6.5 mi), Raemon (6.5 mi), McDonald (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023