Robeson County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 129,999 inhabitants. The county was created 238 years ago in 1786. Its county seat is Lumberton.
There are 17 city/town in Robeson County, NC. The largest city of Robeson County is Lumberton with a population of 20,239. Other cities include, Red Springs population 3,237, Pembroke population 2,942, Fairmont population 2,580, Maxton population 2,332
Situated in the southern part of North Carolina near the South Carolina border lies Robeson County, a region with a rich multi-cultural history. The county's largest municipality and seat is Lumberton, an economic hub located at the junction of the Lumber and Pee Dee Rivers. But beyond the city limits of Lumberton you'll find a collection of small towns each with their own unique identities and deep roots in the county's past.
In the heart of Robeson County's agricultural region sits Maxton, known as the winter home of the famous Lumbee Indians. Nearby is the town of Pembroke, center of Lumbee tribal life and home to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. To the east lies historic Red Springs, named for its red soil and mineral springs, and host to a popular annual pow wow. And in the south sits Lumberton, where visitors can experience exhibits on the county's diverse Native American, European and African American heritage.
With its crossroads location, agricultural economy and rich cultural history, Robeson County offers an authentic slice of North Carolina. From experiencing Lumbee traditions to learning about the county's role in the Civil Rights movement, Robeson County's small towns each contribute a unique chapter to the region's fascinating story.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Robeson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Barker Ten Mile | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina | 952 |
Fairmont | Town in North Carolina, United States | 2,580 |
Lumber Bridge | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina | 87 |
Lumberton | County seat in North Carolina | 20,239 |
Marietta | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 168 |
Maxton | City in North Carolina, United States of America | 2,332 |
McDonald | Town in North Carolina, USA | 107 |
Orrum | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina | 72 |
Parkton | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina | 430 |
Pembroke | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States | 2,942 |
Proctorville | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 119 |
Prospect | Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina | 981 |
Raynham | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 68 |
Red Springs | City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 3,237 |
Rennert | Township in Robeson County, North Carolina | 373 |
Rowland | Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 985 |
Saint Pauls | Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States | 2,290 |