Time Zone: Robeson County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Lumberton is the Seat for Robeson County.
Robeson County was founded in 1787 and was created by taking area from BladenCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Robeson had a population of 129,559 people. This is an increase of 5.04% since the last Census (which gave a population of 123,339 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Robeson represented 1.53% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 19th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 134,168 | +8.78% | +3.56% since 2009 |
2009 | 129,559 | +5.04% | +0.67% since 2008 |
2008 | 128,696 | +4.34% | +0.72% since 2007 |
2007 | 127,782 | +3.6% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 123,339 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Robeson County Census Page for Robeson County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Robeson County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Robeson County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Lumberton | 21,924 | 20,795 | 5.43% increase |
Red Springs | 3,499 | 3,493 | 0.17% increase |
Pembroke | 2,749 | 2,399 | 14.59% increase |
Maxton | 2,724 | 2,551 | 6.78% increase |
Fairmont | 2,622 | 2,604 | 0.69% increase |
Websites for Robeson County
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