Robeson at a glance
Robeson County is located in the coastal plan region of North Carolina and is the largest county, with a total area of approximately 949 square miles. Within Robeson County there are fifteen municipalities, the largest being the City of Lumberton, which serves as the County seat. Situated at the crossroads of these two major interstates, I-95 and I-74, Robeson County is a stopping point for many travelers.
Since 2008, Robeson County has been identified as among the 10% of United States counties that are majority-minority; its combined population of American Indian, African American, and Hispanic residents constitute more than 68 percent of the total. Members of the state-recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina make up most of the 38 percent of the population who identify as Native American. As of the 2020 census, the population was 116,530.
Public Schools of Robeson County is a county-wide public school system with some 23,000 students enrolled in 36 schools. PSRC is one of the largest school systems in North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Robeson Communtiy College are also located in the county.
Manufacturing, health care, and retail are the top three employers in Robeson County.
Lumber River State Park is all about eastern North Carolina paddling, fishing, and exquisite scenery. It was voted as one of North Carolina's Top Ten Natural Wonders and is one of the most highly prized recreation sites in North Carolina.
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