Robersonville
cityRobersonville is a small town located in Martin County, North Carolina, in the Inner Banks region. The town had a population of 1,269 at the 2020 census. Robersonville is known for its historic mansions and estates, a legacy of wealth from the tobacco industry and manufacturing. Historically, Robersonville was a significant agricultural trading center, particularly for tobacco, and a leader in the Industrial Revolution within Martin County. Today, major employment sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, and food services. The town is also home to the East Carolina Motor Speedway, a popular regional attraction. Robersonville was the first town in Martin County that was not built along the Roanoke River, instead relying on the railroad for trade and communication. The town was named after the Roberson family, who were early settlers in the area.
Robersonville, North Carolina
- Classification
- Town
- FIPS Code
- 37-57100
- Country
- United States
- County
- Martin County
- Region
- Northeastern section of the state's Coastal Plain
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Total Area
- 1.21 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.825
- Longitude
- -77.25333
- Climate
- Located in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot summers and mild winters.
- Population (2020)
- 1,269
- Est. Population (2026)
- 1,211
- Median Age
- 55.7
- Median Income
- $43,523
- Poverty Rate
- 29.84%
- Family Households
- 65.3%
- Owner-Occupied
- 61.3%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The population is 66.9% Black or African American, 29.1% White, 2.6% Two or more races, and 1.4% Hispanic.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- Town Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Martin County Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire Rescue-EMS · Utilities & Public Works · Planning & Zoning · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.3%
- Economic Profile
- Rural · Agricultural · Small Business
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Accommodation & Food Services
- Major Employers
- Anne's House of Nuts
- Schools
- 3
- School Districts
- Martin County Schools
- Transportation
- Interstate 95 · U.S. Route 64 · NC Route 903 · Seaboard System Railroad (CSX Transportation)
- Utilities
- Municipal water (7 deep wells, 3 elevated tanks) · Municipal power (NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency) · Solid Waste Recycling and Residential Solid Waste
- Major Facilities
- Martin County Municipal Airport (7 miles) · Pitt-Greenville Airport (24 miles)
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- East Carolina Motor Speedway · Robersonville Recreational Park · Robersonville Community Park · Robersonville Lions Park
- Parks & Trails
- Robersonville Recreational Park (half-mile walking trail) · Robersonville Community Park (baseball field)
- Incorporated
- 1872
- Named After
- Henry, William, and George Roberson
- Historical Significance
- Robersonville was the first town in Martin County that relied on the railroad instead of the Roanoke River for trade. It was a significant agricultural trading center, especially for tobacco.
- Key Events
- Flat Swamp Primitive Baptist Church founded in 1776 · Town incorporated on February 16, 1872 · Became a leader in the Industrial Revolution with industries focused on agriculture and lumber products · First tobacco market in Martin County established on August 7, 1900