Roseboro, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,007 Population 694/sq mi density
$39,345 Median Income $21,002 per capita
$110,500 Home Value $133,171 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,345 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,500 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Roseboro, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,345
48% below
$21,002 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
61% below
Zillow: $133,171
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
38.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
32.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Roseboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roseboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
39%
Rent
62%
Poverty
262%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roseboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roseboro residents earn a median household income of $39,345 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,002. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roseboro is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,171. Median rent is $725/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

17.7% of adults in Roseboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roseboro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,007
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,345
Per Capita$21,002
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty32.5%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$725
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$133,171
Housing Units509
Rent Burden38.6%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation124 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Roseboro was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.