North Carolina

Robeson

116,530
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Robeson

Robeson, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 5,326. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 116,530.

Its recorded population peaked at 134,168 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 13 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle at the Raft Swamp, Battle of Raft Swamp (NC), Battle of Raft Swamp, and 24 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020116,530
2010134,168
2000123,339
1990105,179
1980101,610
197084,842
196089,102
195087,769
194076,860
193066,512
192054,674
191051,945
190040,371
189031,483
188023,880
187016,262
186015,489
185012,826
184010,370
18309,433
18208,204
18107,528
18006,839
17905,326
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Robeson

Military engagements that took place in Robeson, North Carolina.

Battle at the Raft Swamp
1781
Battle of Raft Swamp (NC)
1781
Battle of Raft Swamp
1781

Historic places in Robeson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Robeson, North Carolina.

Asbury Methodist Church
Raynham
Fairmont Commercial Historic District
Fairmont
Humphrey-Williams House
Lumberton
Caldwell, Luther Henry, House
Lumberton
Philadelphus Presbyterian Church
Philadelphus
Pembroke High School, Former
Pembroke
Maxton Historic District
Maxton
MacDonald, Flora, College
Red Springs
Planters Building
Lumberton
Old Main, Pembroke State University
Pembroke
Centenary Methodist Church
Rowland
Rowland Depot
Rowland
Baker Sanatorium
Lumberton
McKinnon, Kenneth, House
St. Pauls
Rowland Main Street Historic District
Rowland
Ashpole Presbyterian Church
Rowland
Carolina Theatre
Lumberton
Lumberton Commercial Historic District
Lumberton
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Frequently asked about Robeson

When does Robeson first appear in the US census?
Robeson, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 5,326.
What is the population of Robeson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Robeson had a recorded population of 116,530.
When did Robeson's population peak?
Robeson's recorded population peaked at 134,168 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Robeson?
3 documented military engagements took place in Robeson, including Battle at the Raft Swamp, Battle of Raft Swamp (NC), Battle of Raft Swamp.
How many historic places are in Robeson?
24 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Robeson, North Carolina.
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