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Roseboro, NC


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Roseboro, North Carolina

Roseboro, North Carolina, in Sampson county, is 22 miles E of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 57 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 1,267.

The People and Families of Roseboro

In Roseboro, about 47% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Roseboro. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Roseboro has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roseboro had a median family income of $26,154.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Roseboro favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Roseboro Housing

Roseboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Roseboro, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Roseboro -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRoseboro Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRoseboro Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Roseboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roseboro, NC

Comparing Roseboro 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone43
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