Robeson County

MyTownView tracks 15 municipalities in Robeson County, North Carolina. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

15Municipalities
116,902Residents
72Articles
4Meetings (30d)
$39,960Avg. Median Income
$108,236Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 24St. Pauls teen faces adult murder charge in Cumberland County killingSt. PaulsApr 21Woman banned from Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s after marching band protestMcDonaldApr 16Deputies investigating death of man found unresponsive near Maxton as homicideMaxtonApr 16Man arrested, later released on weapon charge after father of 7 killed in LumbertonLumbertonApr 15Lumberton woman killed in Robeson Co. crashLumbertonApr 6Man convicted of 2nd degree murder in 2023 killing of Lumberton rapperLumbertonApr 4Lumberton police investigating man found dead in apartment after shootingLumbertonApr 4Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound in Lumberton apartment; investigation ongoingLumbertonApr 11 dead after targeted shooting in St. Pauls, chief saysSt. PaulsApr 1Newly Renovated Teen Room at Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North CarolinaMcDonaldMar 281 dead, 1 seriously injured after car becomes stuck under trailer near LumbertonLumbertonMar 26Robeson County deputies investigating after skeletal remains found near St. PaulsSt. PaulsMar 26Man charged with arson at Lumberton WalgreensLumbertonMar 24Pembroke mayor seeks emergency stay from top NC courtPembrokeMar 22Man charged after 3 people found dead inside camper near PembrokePembroke

Meetings

4

Upcoming

Apr 28City CouncilLumbertonMay 4City CouncilLumberton

Recent

Apr 13City CouncilLumbertonAgendaApr 6City CouncilLumbertonMar 17City CouncilLumbertonMar 9City CouncilLumbertonAgendaMar 2City CouncilLumbertonFeb 17City CouncilLumbertonAgendaFeb 9City CouncilLumbertonAgendaFeb 2City CouncilLumberton

Rankings in Robeson County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1FairmontRobeson+5.9%
2St. PaulsRobeson+2.3%
3Red SpringsRobeson+0.6%
4PembrokeRobeson0.0%
5LumbertonRobeson-1.9%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1MaxtonRobeson13.7 total crimes per 1k
2Red SpringsRobeson51.2 total crimes per 1k
3FairmontRobeson58.1 total crimes per 1k
4PembrokeRobeson75.8 total crimes per 1k
5LumbertonRobeson96.7 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1LumbertonRobeson1.37%
2PembrokeRobeson1.39%
3Red SpringsRobeson1.39%
4St. PaulsRobeson1.40%
5FairmontRobeson1.48%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1LumbertonRobeson24 / 100
2PembrokeRobeson23 / 100
3Red SpringsRobeson23 / 100
4St. PaulsRobeson22 / 100
5FairmontRobeson17 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Fairmont

Pop. 2,191Income $36,493Homes $106,800
Town (Board of Trustees)

Lumber Bridge

Pop. 82Income $63,750Homes $160,000
Town (Board of Trustees)

Lumberton

Pop. 19,025Income $43,114Homes $140,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Marietta

Pop. 111Homes $127,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Maxton

Pop. 2,110Income $22,632Homes $79,600
Town (Board of Trustees)

McDonald

Pop. 94Income $53,125Homes $94,200
Town (Board of Trustees)

Orrum

Pop. 59Income $23,000Homes $77,500
Town (Board of Trustees)

Parkton

Pop. 504Income $55,000Homes $150,400
Town (Board of Trustees)

Pembroke

Pop. 2,823Income $22,940Homes $114,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Proctorville

Pop. 121Income $74,375Homes $91,300
Town (Board of Trustees)

Raynham

Pop. 60
Town (Board of Trustees)

Red Springs

Pop. 3,087Income $19,752Homes $100,800
Town (Board of Trustees)

Rennert

Pop. 275Homes $45,800
Town (Board of Trustees)

Rowland

Pop. 885Income $31,667Homes $108,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

St. Pauls

Pop. 2,688Income $33,667Homes $118,300
Town (Board of Trustees)