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The City of Roanoke Rapids had a population of 14,856 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Roanoke Rapids ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Roanoke Rapids is located at latitude 36.4615 and longitude -77.6541 in Halifax County. The formal boundaries for the City of Roanoke Rapids encompass a land area of 9.94 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Halifax County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Roanoke Rapids has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Roanoke Rapids is located within Township of Roanoke Rapids, a minor civil division (MCD) of Halifax County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,856 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,499 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,690 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,053 |
| Median Home Value | $142,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,895 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,092 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,102 (45.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 701 (10.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,194 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 3,928 (63.4%) |
The table below compares Roanoke Rapids to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 73 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 98 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 477 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 424 | 45th |
| Diversity Index | # 127 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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