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Roanoke Rapids city, NC

ZIP 27870 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27870

27870 has a population of 24,778 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
47.9%-22% vs US avg
x
Black
40.5%+227% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.0%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.3%+37% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.7%+4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.5%+96% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.9%+129% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.0%+134% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.2%+903% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27870

Poverty Rate
22.5%+96% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.9%+129% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.0%+134% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.9%+23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.4%+125% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
58.2%+903% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,778
Median age41.1
Poverty rate22.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White47.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black40.5%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born31.9%