Robbinsville, North Carolina
Robbinsville is a town in Graham County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 597 at the 2020 census.[3] It is the county seat of Graham County, county population 8,030.[4]
Robbinsville, North Carolina | |
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 Location in North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°19′18″N 83°48′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Graham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 899.10/sq mi (347.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28771 |
| Area code | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-57020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407228[2] |
| Website | www |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all of it land.
Climate
Robbinsville is categorized as being within the 7a USDA hardiness zone, meaning temperatures can get as low as 0 to 5 °F.[5] The climate is humid subtropical (Cfa).
| Climate data for Robbinsville, NC (2,044 feet above sea level) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77.0 (25.0) |
81.0 (27.2) |
83.0 (28.3) |
90.0 (32.2) |
92.0 (33.3) |
98.0 (36.7) |
99.0 (37.2) |
98.0 (36.7) |
98.0 (36.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
83.0 (28.3) |
76.0 (24.4) |
99.0 (37.2) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 49.0 (9.4) |
54.0 (12.2) |
62.0 (16.7) |
69.0 (20.6) |
76.0 (24.4) |
83.0 (28.3) |
86.0 (30.0) |
86.0 (30.0) |
81.0 (27.2) |
72.0 (22.2) |
62.0 (16.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
69.3 (20.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.0 (2.8) |
41.0 (5.0) |
48.0 (8.9) |
54.5 (12.5) |
63.0 (17.2) |
70.5 (21.4) |
74.0 (23.3) |
73.5 (23.1) |
67.5 (19.7) |
57.0 (13.9) |
48.0 (8.9) |
40.0 (4.4) |
56.2 (13.4) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 25.0 (−3.9) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
34.0 (1.1) |
40.0 (4.4) |
50.0 (10.0) |
58.0 (14.4) |
62.0 (16.7) |
61.0 (16.1) |
54.0 (12.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
34.0 (1.1) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
43.0 (6.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −19.0 (−28.3) |
−11.0 (−23.9) |
−4.0 (−20.0) |
15.0 (−9.4) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
33.0 (0.6) |
42.0 (5.6) |
43.0 (6.1) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
0.0 (−17.8) |
−4.0 (−20.0) |
−19.0 (−28.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.79 (147) |
6.08 (154) |
5.42 (138) |
4.67 (119) |
5.51 (140) |
5.57 (141) |
5.02 (128) |
5.46 (139) |
4.85 (123) |
3.47 (88) |
5.40 (137) |
6.08 (154) |
63.32 (1,608) |
| Source: Weather Channel[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1880 | 47 | — | |
| 1910 | 122 | — | |
| 1920 | 119 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 345 | 189.9% | |
| 1940 | 399 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 515 | 29.1% | |
| 1960 | 587 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 777 | 32.4% | |
| 1980 | 814 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 709 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 747 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 620 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 597 | −3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 470 | 78.73% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 13 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 30 | 5.03% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.84% |
| Other/Mixed | 21 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 9.72% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 597 people, 317 households, and 156 families residing in the town.
2010 census
As of the 2010 Census, there were 411 people, 283 households and 157 families. The population density was 135 people per square mile.[3]
2000 census
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 747 people, 346 households, and 207 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,663.4 inhabitants per square mile (642.2/km2). There were 393 housing units at an average density of 875.1 per square mile (337.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.38% White, 4.42% Native American, 0.54% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 346 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $14,688, and the median income for a family was $21,705. Males had a median income of $16,912 versus $14,886 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,275. About 26.5% of families and 34.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.6% of those under the age of 18 and 37.8% of those 65 and older.
Cultural references
- The silent film, Stark Love (2001), was filmed in and around Robbinsville and surrounding Graham County. Many of those who played in the movie were local residents.[10]
- Author Peter Jenkins wrote about events in 1974 in Robbinsville in his book A Walk Across America. He left town after being threatened with lynching by local law enforcement because he was thought to be a hippie.[11]
Notable people
- Junaluska, Cherokee Indian leader[12]
- Wade Crane, professional pool player, 8-Ball and 9-Ball Champion
- Ronnie Milsap, country music singer and pianist
- Rodney Orr, NASCAR driver
- Tina Wesson, winner of Survivor: The Australian Outback
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robbinsville, North Carolina
- "U.S. Census Bureau data provided by GreatData.com". Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- "USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- "Robbinsville, NC Monthly Weather Forecast". Weather Channel. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Ellison, George (February 28, 2001). "'Stark Love' may be best early movie about Appalachia". The Smoky Mountain News. Archived from the original on December 18, 2006. Retrieved December 31, 2008.
- Jenkins, pp. 119-124.
- https://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/897/. Commemorative Landscapes of North Carolina. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
Further reading
- Jenkins, Peter (1979). A Walk Across America. Fawcett Crest. ISBN 0-449-24277-3.
External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |