Roxboro is a city located in Person County North Carolina. Roxboro has a 2024 population of 8,235. Roxboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,143 in 2020.
The average household income in Roxboro is $54,233 with a poverty rate of 32.2%. The median age in Roxboro is 40.7 years: 37.8 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roxboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,104 | 50.47% |
| Black or African American | 2,815 | 34.62% |
| Two or more races | 964 | 11.86% |
| Native American | 134 | 1.65% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,530 | 2.19 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 1,707 | 1.29 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Female | 821 | 3.45 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Married | 804 | 2.8 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 198 | 2.22 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 589 | 10.18% |
| Associates Degree | 501 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 823 | 14.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 225 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,971 | 34.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 325 | 5.62% |
| Some College | 1,350 | 23.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,994 | 2,723 | 760 |
| Black | 2,179 | 1,556 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 380 | 360 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 228 | 0 |
| Other Race | 67 | 67 | 29 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,243 | $55,481 | $36,164 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,721 | $59,706 | $40,893 |
| High School Graduate | $24,281 | $37,269 | $16,782 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,014 | $10,064 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,107 | $35,635 | $23,131 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $31,711 | $21,020 |
$27,107
Average Earnings
$35,635
Average Male
$23,131
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.85% of Roxboro residents speak only English, while 6.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,721 | 1,282 | 47.12% |
| White | 3,723 | 612 | 16.44% |
| Multiple | 964 | 398 | 41.29% |
| Hispanic | 521 | 249 | 47.79% |
| Native | 134 | 134 | 100% |
| Other | 69 | 2 | 2.9% |
32.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.84%
Male Poverty Rate
35.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roxboro is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roxboro is Other, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.79% |
| High School | 21.33% |
| Some College | 20.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.88% |
| Female Employed | 22.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.97% |
| Male Employed | 10.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,003 | $62,352 |
| Households | $39,787 | $54,233 |
| Married Families | $74,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,771 | $43,071 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
22.2%
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
350
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 6.13% |
| Black | 140 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 8.77% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
69.63%
Born in Roxboro
96.9%
Native Born
3.1%
Foreign Born
2.19%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
96.9% of Roxboro residents were born in the United States, with 69.63% having been born in North Carolina. 2.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,350 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 8,327 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 8,304 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 8,281 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 8,258 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 8,235 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 8,212 | 70 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 8,142 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 8,123 | -20 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 8,143 | -187 | -2.24% |
| 2019 | 8,330 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 8,321 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 8,308 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 8,297 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 8,278 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 8,262 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 8,292 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 8,286 | -74 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 8,360 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 8,342 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,696 | 1,364 | 18.6% |
| 1990 | 7,332 | -200 | -2.66% |
| 1980 | 7,532 | 2,162 | 40.26% |
| 1970 | 5,370 | 223 | 4.33% |
| 1960 | 5,147 | 826 | 19.12% |
| 1950 | 4,321 | -278 | -6.04% |
| 1940 | 4,599 | 942 | 25.76% |
| 1930 | 3,657 | -4,693 | -56.2% |