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Roanoke Rapids, NC


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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is 37 miles N of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 72 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Halifax county. The population of the city is 16,957.

The People and Families of Roanoke Rapids

In Roanoke Rapids, about 51% of adults are married.

Roanoke Rapids has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roanoke Rapids had a median family income of $40,337.

Political Inclinations

Among Roanoke Rapids political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $400. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Roanoke Rapids Housing

Of the housing in Roanoke Rapids, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Roanoke Rapids, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Roanoke Rapids strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Roanoke Rapids Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Roanoke Rapids Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Roanoke Rapids, NC

Comparing Roanoke Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime24

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