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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Beaufort, NC

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- Beaufort is 0% more densely populated than Roanoke Rapids.
- People are 15.4% more likely to be married in Beaufort.
- The Median Age is 12.3 years older in Beaufort.
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,464329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.138.4
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 Population - 201015,672  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,771285,036,114
 Population - 199015,722  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock19.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock920.893.4
 Land Area9.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 White51.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.7%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Married Population41.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.9%50.2%
 Never Married38.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.852.60
 Households6,202  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,14680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children17.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,407  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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