Rowland is a town located in Robeson County North Carolina. Rowland has a 2024 population of 890. Rowland is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 885 in 2020.
The average household income in Rowland is $39,870 with a poverty rate of 33.3%. The median age in Rowland is 44.3 years: 38.4 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rowland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 670 | 68.93% |
| White | 190 | 19.55% |
| Native American | 108 | 11.11% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.31% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 466 | 2.09 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.11 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 145 | 2.32 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 80 | 3.76 | 28.8 | 71.3 |
| Male | 27 | 3.59 | 18.5 | 81.5 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 9.8% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 4.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 237 | 34.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 232 | 33.92% |
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 | 414 | 358 | 36 |
| White | 171 | 153 | 62 |
| Native American | 96 | 91 | 3 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $104,167 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,288 | $30,250 | $30,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,667 | $39,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,489 | $38,125 | $26,538 |
| Some College | $25,625 | $0 | $25,750 |
$30,489
Average Earnings
$38,125
Average Male
$26,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.68% of Rowland residents speak only English, while 0.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 647 | 274 | 42.35% |
| White | 190 | 32 | 16.84% |
| Native | 108 | 9 | 8.33% |
| Multiple | 1 | 1 | 100% |
33.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.13%
Male Poverty Rate
33.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rowland is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rowland is Native, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.38% |
| High School | 27% |
| Some College | 19.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 23.49% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,294 | $50,415 |
| Households | $31,667 | $39,870 |
| Married Families | $46,415 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,705 | $25,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
22.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 71 | 65.74% |
| Black | 59 | 12.37% |
| White | 21 | 11.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
8%
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
73.46%
Born in Rowland
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.79% of Rowland residents were born in the United States, with 73.46% having been born in North Carolina. 0.21% 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 | 897 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 895 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 894 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 893 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 891 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 890 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 889 | 6 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 883 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 883 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 885 | -104 | -10.52% |
| 2019 | 989 | -15 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 1,004 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 1,012 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 1,020 | -11 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 1,031 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,037 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,038 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 1,044 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,044 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,039 | 0 | 0% |