Maxton is a town located in Robeson County North Carolina. Maxton has a 2024 population of 2,116. Maxton is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,107 in 2020.
The average household income in Maxton is $38,161 with a poverty rate of 43.05%. The median age in Maxton is 31.2 years: 29.9 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maxton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,465 | 61.09% |
| Native American | 506 | 21.1% |
| White | 326 | 13.59% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 926 | 2.58 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Non Family | 333 | 1.12 | 39 | 61 |
| Female | 289 | 3.62 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Married | 223 | 3.21 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 81 | 3.11 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
43.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 17.13% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 7.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 130 | 9.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 2.35% |
| High School Graduate | 541 | 39.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.99% |
| Some College | 297 | 21.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 861 | 668 | 78 |
| White | 276 | 254 | 51 |
| Native American | 174 | 133 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 5 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,139 | $0 | $46,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,649 | $46,429 | $28,182 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,194 | $0 | $39,028 |
| Overall | $29,948 | $35,893 | $28,494 |
| Some College | $25,357 | $37,321 | $19,861 |
$29,948
Average Earnings
$35,893
Average Male
$28,494
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Maxton residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,465 | 580 | 39.59% |
| Native | 495 | 309 | 62.42% |
| White | 317 | 73 | 23.03% |
| Multiple | 74 | 49 | 66.22% |
| Other | 25 | 15 | 60% |
43.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.28%
Male Poverty Rate
47.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maxton is Multiple, with 66.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maxton is White, with 23.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.69% |
| High School | 39.74% |
| Some College | 27.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 89.74% |
| Female Employed | 20.73% |
| Male Employed | 18.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,250 | $47,879 |
| Households | $22,632 | $38,161 |
| Married Families | $72,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,323 | $18,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
113
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 75+ | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 69 | 6.81% |
| White | 33 | 11.58% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 45% |
| Native American | 7 | 3.04% |
| Other Race | 4 | 23.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.07%
Born in Maxton
99.92%
Native Born
0.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.92% of Maxton residents were born in the United States, with 84.07% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,128 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 2,125 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 2,123 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 2,121 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 2,118 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 2,116 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 2,114 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 2,104 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 2,103 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 2,107 | -234 | -10% |
| 2019 | 2,341 | -29 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 2,370 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,388 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 2,407 | -22 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 2,429 | -14 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 2,443 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 2,447 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,458 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,456 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,447 | 0 | 0% |