The population of Roanoke Rapids was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids is about 20% lower than the national average.

The State of North Carolina has a state level minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages.

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Roanoke Rapids, NC

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Emporia, VA

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Part-Time

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Restaurant General Manager - Now Hiring

Zaxby's

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Food Service

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Dentistry (DDS/DMD) Permanent

Cross Country Locums

Roanoke Rapids, NC

New

Automotive Tools Sales - Full Training - Franchise Owner

Mac Tools

South Rosemary, NC

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$25 / hour

Remote Work From Home - Customer Service

Liveops Careers

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New

Remote

$45 / hour

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Deli Production Team Member

Pilot

Skippers, VA

Part-Time

Food Service

Flexible Schedule

Parental Leave

$12.60 - $17.58 / hour

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Busser

Cracker Barrel

Roanoke Rapids, NC

New

Part-Time

Food Service

401(k)

Health Insurance

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Dishwasher

Burger King

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Food Service

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Dishwasher

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Food Service

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Pharmacy Manager - Sign On Bonus and Relocation Available

Walmart

Emporia, VA

New

Part-Time

Retail

Eco-Friendly

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

$112k - $197k / year

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Class A Local and Regional Owner Operators - 2K Bonus

Dunavant Logistics

Conway, NC

Part-Time

Flexible Schedule

$2,000 - $4,000 / week

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Housekeeper

Aimbridge Hospitality

Emporia, VA

Hospitality

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Dishwasher

Longhorn Steakhouse

Whitakers, NC

Food Service

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Remote Work From Home - Customer Service

Liveops

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New

Remote

$45 / hour

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Data Entry Remote Work from Home

FlexJobs

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

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Host

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Hospitality

401(k)

Health Insurance

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Hilton Garde Inn Roanoke Rapids Front Desk Agent

Lexima

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Hospitality

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MANAGER TRAINEE

AutoZone

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Retail

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Education

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Assistant General Manager

Arby's

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Food Service

Flexible Schedule

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Host / Hostess

Waffle House

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Hospitality

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Deli Host

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store

Skippers, VA

Food Service

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Security Supervisor-NonEx

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Emporia, VA

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Employment in Roanoke Rapids

Population

The population of Roanoke Rapids, NC was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022. The median age of the Roanoke Rapids population is 37.7.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids, NC is about 20% lower than the national average. The median household income in Roanoke Rapids is $38,500.

Roanoke Rapids, NC Education

High School Graduate: 42%
Some College: 22%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 24%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 39%
High School Graduate: 64%
Some College: 76%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 91%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 0%
High School Graduate: 7%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Roanoke Rapids Job Market

Roanoke Rapids is a city in northern North Carolina with a population of around 14,000. Top industries in Roanoke Rapids include Manufacturing, Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Roanoke Rapids is growing steadily, and top employers include KapStone Paper and Packaging and the City of Roanoke Rapids. People like working in Roanoke Rapids because of the proximity to the mountains and ocean. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Roanoke Rapids than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina include Nurse, Technician, Travel, Travel Nurse, and Nurse Rn.

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