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 $38,310 with a poverty rate of 25.1%. The median age in Rowland is 47 years: 40.5 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rowland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 663 | 66.1% |
| White | 209 | 20.84% |
| Native American | 130 | 12.96% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 468 | 2.14 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 203 | 1.11 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 149 | 2.42 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 82 | 3.88 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 34 | 2.91 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 9.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 243 | 34.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 236 | 33.29% |
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 | 417 | 358 | 29 |
| White | 182 | 163 | 56 |
| Native American | 109 | 95 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,917 | $98,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,083 | $0 | $86,250 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $0 | $23,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $37,708 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,375 | $37,778 | $24,323 |
| Some College | $28,000 | $38,750 | $24,375 |
$28,375
Average Earnings
$37,778
Average Male
$24,323
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Rowland residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 640 | 213 | 33.28% |
| White | 209 | 25 | 11.96% |
| Native | 130 | 7 | 5.38% |
| Multiple | 1 | 1 | 100% |
25.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.36%
Male Poverty Rate
28.8%
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 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.46% |
| High School | 24.69% |
| Some College | 15.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 7.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,158 | $46,564 |
| Households | $28,750 | $38,310 |
| Married Families | $46,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,696 | $26,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
153
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 70 | 55.12% |
| Black | 56 | 11.05% |
| White | 27 | 14.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32%
Labor Force Participation
28.3%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
75.97%
Born in Rowland
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Rowland residents were born in the United States, with 75.97% 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 Europe.
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% |