Robersonville, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2019: 1,343 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -22.4%

Population (male): 625

Median Age: 44.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Robersonville: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 23.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.4% for Black residents, 82.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 81.2% for other race residents, 87.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Robersonville, North Carolina as of April 25, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Robersonville is 109 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (22.5%), Irish (1.4%).

Elevation: 75 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $35,075 (it was $23,384 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $19,835 (it was $14,431 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $99,344 (it was $60,000 in 2000) Robersonville:$99,344NC:$193,200

Races:
      Black alone - 1,050 - 64.0%
      White alone - 436 - 26.6%
      Hispanic - 116 - 7.1%
      Two or more races - 32 - 2.0%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.5%

When the town was incorporated February 16, 1872, it became the first town in Martin County not located on the Roanoke River; thus, it wasn't dependent on the river for communication with other settlements. Instead, the railroad was the main artery of communication and trade. The town was named after Henry, William, and George Roberson. Of the 3 brothers, Henry D. Roberson is considered to the "Father of Robersonville." He served as director, stockholder, and one of the foremost promoters of the railroad that ran from Williamston to Tarboro. It was first known as the Williamston and Tarboro R.R., but, the name was soon changed to Seaboard and Raleigh R.R., then the Albemarle and Raleigh R.R., and is now part of the Atlantic Coast Line system. Although the Seaboard and Raleigh Railway Company would not be incorporated until late 1873, town founders envisioned it as a prominent trading center and market for western Martin County. Growing slowly during its first decade, after the railroad’s completion in October 1882, the town had eleven general stores, two physicians, and a number of industries by 1884. The population was then 400 residents, with an influx of farm families and ambitious young men moving here because of various entrepreneurial, educational, and social opportunities. The first mayor was William W. Roberson. The original town commissioners were Henry D. Roberson, Staton Everett, and Eli Askew. Vance L. Roberson served the longest tenure of public service of any Robersonville citizen. Henry Staton Everett served longer than any other mayor. Postal Service began on July 10, 1874 with Wilson T. Outterbridge as the first postmaster. Mrs. Geneva Weaver served the longest term of any Robersonville postmaster. The first electric plant was built around 1914 and was privately owned and operated. Around 1940, the town contracted to buy current from Greenville. After World War II, a contract was negotiated with Virginia Electric & Power. Later, Carolina Power & Light was used. At one time, J.S. (Jim) Simpson supervised the distribution and maintenance of electricity, under the direction of Town Manager James E. Gray and Clerk Alice Briley. Today, the town has a contract with Electricities, Inc. The water and sewage disposal system was installed in 1924.