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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.
In Roanoke Rapids, about 51% of adults are married.
Roanoke Rapids has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
In 2000, Roanoke Rapids had a median family income of $40,337.
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.
Of the housing in Roanoke Rapids, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners.
In Roanoke Rapids, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Comparing Roanoke Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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