Roper, NC
Living in Roper
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute57
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports12
Hospitals49
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
751Population+66 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
44%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years33%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black78%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone56%
Economy
$17kMedian Household Income-$524 (2010–19)
49%Above Poverty-19% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K63%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector36%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$61kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$328Median Monthly Rent-$81 (2010–19)
20%Owner-Occupied-25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units26%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K5%
$250K to $299K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas16%
Utility gas<1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roper
United States45
North Carolina20
Washington County37
Property Crime in Roper
United States48
North Carolina30
Washington County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roper
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding23
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roper, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roper, NC
Lawrence Academy
12 miles, NW
Chowan Multi-Purpose Juvenile School
15 miles, N
Hope Mennonite School
17 miles, S
Terra Ceia Christian School
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Roper, NC
Elizabeth City State University
36 miles, NE
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
37 miles, NE
East Carolina University
46 miles, SW
Chowan University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roper, NC
Washington County Hosp Inc
8 miles, W
Vidant Chowan Hospital
13 miles, N
Vidant Bertie Hospital
19 miles, NW
Martin General Hospital
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Roper, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
46 miles, W
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
61 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
74 miles, N