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Roanoke Rapids, NC

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Population
14,386
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
158 ft
Median Home Value
$142,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$858/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,690
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityRocky Mount, North Carolina34 miles away · 55,120 residents.

About Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, situated along the Roanoke River. Serving as the center of its micropolitan area, the industrial community of approximately 14,856 is home to a WestRock paper manufacturing facility and the Roanoke Canal Museum. The city's central core features a historic castle-like high school complex that also houses the Roanoke Rapids Early College.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.2ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1rating

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