Robeson County, NC population by race
The table below shows Robeson County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,143 | 25.64% |
| Black or African American | 27,784 | 23.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47,225 | 40.17% |
| Asian | 784 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 8,204 | 6.98% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,395 | 2.89% |
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Robeson County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Robeson County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Robeson County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Robeson County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.64% are white, 23.63% are Black or African American, 40.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.67% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.98% are some other race and 2.89% are multiracial.
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Robeson County, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Robeson County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 47,225 (40.17% of the total population).
Robeson County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Robeson County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 47,225 (40.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,395 (2.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Robeson County, NC
By ethnicity, 11,005 (9.36% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 106,568 (90.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Robeson County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 46,786 (43.90% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Robeson County, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Robeson County's Non-Hispanic population.
Robeson County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 28,527 | 26.77% |
| Black or African American alone | 27,608 | 25.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 46,786 | 43.90% |
| Asian alone | 745 | 0.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 38 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 240 | 0.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,624 | 2.46% |
Among the Hispanic population in Robeson County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,966 (72.39% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Robeson County, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Robeson County's Hispanic population.
Robeson County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,966 | 72.39% |
| Puerto Rican | 522 | 4.74% |
| Cuban | 118 | 1.07% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,399 | 21.80% |
Things to know
What percentage of Robeson County, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.36% of Robeson County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Robeson County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,966 (72.39% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Robeson County, NC have?
Robeson County, NC has 27,784 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 23.63% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Robeson County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Robeson County, NC?
With 90.64% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Robeson County.
That being said, with a 25.64% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Robeson County.
What is the majority race in Robeson County, NC?
With a population of 47,225 (40.17% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Robeson County.
Whites are second largest race in Robeson County, with 25.64% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
