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4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 1,220. A typical home worth about $110K.
Population
1,220
−14.7% since 2010
Typical home
$110K
−2.7% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
55.7
years
Jobs based here
787
A job hub
What makes Robersonville stand out
The 3 things Robersonville does most differently from other towns.
$110Ktypical home
Housing
$110K typical home
67% below the NC typical home
Down 2.7% in a year.
787jobs here
Work
787 jobs
based in Robersonville, a regional job hub
8% of working residents work in town.
100 U.S. towns● Robersonville
Health
89% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 4 measures, worse on 19.
A shrinking town
Robersonville has shrunk 14.7% since 2010
1,488 people in 2010; 1,220 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Robersonville’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →58°
Clear
H 79° · L 60°
Local news
All →- Charges coming after break-in at racetrack in North Carolina, sheriff sayswbtv.com · Sep 16
- Robersonville restores water service after early-morning main leakWCTI · Sep 15
- Martin County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual back to school bash in RobersonvilleWITN · Aug 13
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
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Housing
A typical Robersonville home is worth about $110K
The typical Robersonville home is worth about $110,000, down 2.7% in a year, 67% below the North Carolina typical home.
$110KZillow home value
Typical home value
Robersonville$110K
North Carolina$335K
−2.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Robersonville
Most working residents leave Robersonville for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (18%), Williamston (7%) and New Bern (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Robersonville8%
Greenville18%
Williamston7%
New Bern3%
Tarboro2%
20 mi
median commute distance
787
jobs based in Robersonville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Robersonville beats the North Carolina average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
4 better9 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Robersonville | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.7% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.5% | 76.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6.7% | 3.6% |
Ecu Health Medical Center
17.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
80risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1999
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Robersonville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–73°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Small town
1,220 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Landmarks
4 places in Robersonville on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Robersonville
Town in North Carolina, United States
Robersonville, incorporated in 1872, is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,269 at the 2020 census. Robersonville is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. Once an affluent eastern North Carolina community, it is noted for its abundance of historic mansions and estates, due (large in part) to families obtaining wealth from the tobacco industry and later manufacturing. It is currently home to the East Carolina Motor Speedway.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,269
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- ZIP code
- 27871
- Area code
- 252