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Roper (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Roper, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)535.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.75% (-13)
Growth Since 2020-39.37% (-298)
Rank in State558th
Rank in Country19658th

The population of Roper, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 459. This is a decrease of -2.75% (-13 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Roper by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Roper by Age

Roper Population Pyramid 2022
Roper Median Age
39.4
Total
28.8
Male
40.7
Female
Roper Sex Ratio
27.87%
211
Male
72.13%
546
Female
Roper Age Dependency Ratio
41.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
73.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Roper Adults
498
Adults
(147 of whom are seniors) in Roper.

Population of Roper by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Roper

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 51.12%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 52.61%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 50.55%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Roper

While the overall poverty rate of Roper is 51.12%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (50.55%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (52.61%).

Poverty Rate of Roper by Employment Status and Sex

41.29%
Female Employed
50%
Female Unemployed
47.27%
Male Employed
13.04%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Roper by Education

36.61%
Less Than 9th Grade
26.53%
High School
51.97%
Some College
30.65%
Bachelors or Greater