Robeson
6.1
High score (8-10)
Robeson County — Lumberton — has the largest Native American population east of the Mississippi: the Lumbee Nation has over 60,000 members in the county, giving it a cultural specificity you won't find anywhere else in the state. UNC Pembroke is in the county and adds an academic demographic. I-95 runs through Lumberton, making it a service hub with real commercial infrastructure. Extreme affordability.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Lumberton is an I-95 corridor city with economic challenges typical of rural southeastern NC — it was hit particularly hard by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence flooding. UNCP is a real asset demographically. Social infrastructure is limited outside of community and university networks. Not a destination.
Lower score (below 6)
Robeson County is consistently ranked among the most economically distressed counties in the state — high poverty, high crime in parts, and limited services. Lumberton has struggled with repeated flood damage. The social infrastructure is minimal for an outsider. Clear skip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Robeson, NorthCarolina?
$94k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Robeson, NorthCarolina?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Robeson, NorthCarolina?
40% men have degree
What's the average male height in Robeson, NorthCarolina?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Robeson, NorthCarolina?
Local women avg 30.0