St. Pauls is a town located in Robeson County North Carolina. St. Pauls has a 2024 population of 2,058. St. Pauls is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,048 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Pauls is $54,750 with a poverty rate of 38.89%. The median age in St. Pauls is 37.3 years: 41.2 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Pauls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,020 | 38.81% |
| Other race | 706 | 26.86% |
| Black or African American | 590 | 22.45% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 6.89% |
| Native American | 124 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 958 | 2.74 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 432 | 1.05 | 37 | 63 |
| Married | 321 | 3.69 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 131 | 5.12 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Male | 74 | 4.24 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
3.95
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 13.43% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 4.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 5.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 2.58% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 37.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 322 | 19.74% |
| Some College | 265 | 16.25% |
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 | 692 | 555 | 98 |
| Black | 407 | 324 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 399 | 117 | 3 |
| Other Race | 262 | 32 | 3 |
| Native American | 124 | 79 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 79 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 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 white people with a rate of 14.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $50,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,500 | $60,417 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,750 | $35,865 | $40,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,688 | $36,250 | $23,269 |
| Overall | $36,205 | $36,116 | $36,295 |
| Some College | $30,750 | $28,750 | $35,598 |
$36,205
Average Earnings
$36,116
Average Male
$36,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.57% of St. Pauls residents speak only English, while 32.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 931 | 522 | 56.07% |
| Other | 706 | 394 | 55.81% |
| White | 928 | 241 | 25.97% |
| Black | 590 | 176 | 29.83% |
| Multiple | 181 | 95 | 52.49% |
| Native | 124 | 34 | 27.42% |
38.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.12%
Male Poverty Rate
37.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Pauls is Hispanic, with 56.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Pauls is White, with 25.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.22% |
| High School | 30.34% |
| Some College | 29.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 70.37% |
| Male Employed | 22.47% |
| Female Employed | 15.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,182 | $68,747 |
| Households | $33,667 | $54,750 |
| Married Families | $68,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,020 | $34,697 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
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
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 11.48% |
| Black | 6 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
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
70.43%
Born in St. Pauls
80.14%
Native Born
19.86%
Foreign Born
16.97%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
80.14% of St. Pauls residents were born in the United States, with 70.43% having been born in North Carolina. 16.97% 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 | 2,071 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 2,069 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 2,066 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 2,063 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 2,061 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 2,058 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,056 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 2,045 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 2,043 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 2,048 | -251 | -10.92% |
| 2019 | 2,299 | -32 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 2,331 | -18 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 2,349 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 2,369 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 2,391 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,403 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,408 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 2,418 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,419 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 2,408 | 0 | 0% |