Barker Ten Mile, NC — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Robeson County · North Carolina
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Barker Ten Mile based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
976
2023 ACS
Median Income
$77,841
2023
Median Home Value
$153,200
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
44.5
Unemployment
3.1%
Cost of Living Index
100.7
100 = national avg
Barker Ten Mile is a city in Robeson County, North Carolina, with a population of 976 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Barker Ten Mile is one of the communities in North Carolina.
The median household income in Barker Ten Mile is $77,841, and the median home value is $153,200. The cost of living index is 100.7 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, and the median age is 44.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
976
Male
454
46.5%
Female
522
53.5%
Median Age
44.5
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
31.1%
High School or Higher
48.4%
Foreign Born
9.9%
Veterans
7.8%
Married
65.8%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.694
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
44.0%
Foreign Born
9.9%
American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
976
English Only
93.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Arabic
55 speakers
Limited English
2.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
97.8%
Limited English Proficiency
2.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
76
7.8% of population
Disability Rate
15.8%
12 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
69
90.8%
Female Veterans
7
9.2%
Disability Status
With Disability
12
Without Disability
64
Disability Rate
15.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
765
#1 Ancestry
American
27.6% (269)
#2 Ancestry
English
14.1% (138)
#3 Ancestry
Sub-Saharan African
7.1% (69)
Top 13 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
375
Family Households
334
89.1%
Married Couples
306
81.6%
Non-Family Households
41
10.9%
Single Mother Households
14
3.7%
Single Father Households
14
3.7%
Living Alone
41
10.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
130
In Married Couple
130
100.0%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$84,500
Married Couple Income
$84,500
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
0
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$77,841
+6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$43,677
+18% vs national
Poverty Rate
5.6%
-59% vs national
Gini Index
0.4429
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.1%
-41% vs national
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
of households
How Barker Ten Mile Compares
Barker Ten Mile vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Barker Ten Mile is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Barker Ten Mile, NC has a median household income of $77,841, making it the 9,520th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Barker Ten Mile has a higher median household income than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Barker Ten Mile, NC has a per capita income of $43,677, making it the 6,689th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Barker Ten Mile has a higher per capita income than 76% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Barker Ten Mile, NC has a poverty rate of 5.6%, making it the 22,889th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Barker Ten Mile has a higher poverty rate than 27% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Barker Ten Mile, NC has a unemployment rate of 3.1%, making it the 17,459th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Barker Ten Mile has a higher unemployment rate than 44% of all the cities we measured.
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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Barker Ten Mile. The median household income here is $77,841.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
-47% vs NC avg
Labor Force
521
Employed
505
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
48.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
44.5
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the North Carolina metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$131.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
100.7
100 = national avg
+0.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,318
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,752
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$748
per month
2 Bedroom
$925
per month
The median household income in Barker Ten Mile, NC is $77,841, which is 6.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $43,677. The poverty rate of 5.6% is lower than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4429, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 521. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 96.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 100.7, which is 0.7% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 79.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,318 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$367,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Days on Market
22
Active Inventory
3
Months of Supply
3.0
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
100.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$109
Barker Ten Mile vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Barker Ten Mile is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Barker Ten Mile, NC has a median home value of $153,200, making it the 16,294th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Barker Ten Mile has a higher median home value than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Barker Ten Mile, NC has a price per square foot of $109, making it the 16,398th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Barker Ten Mile has a higher price per square foot than 21% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$153,200
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
401
Vacancy Rate
6.5%
Owner Occupied
92.3%
Renter Occupied
7.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,179
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$595
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,179
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
of home value
Median Home Value
$153,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$1,183
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,179) by the median home value ($153,200). In Barker Ten Mile, NC, this works out to an effective rate of 0.77%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Barker Ten Mile, NC is $367,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 22 days on the market. 100.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $109. About 92.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 401 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,179. The effective tax rate is 0.77%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Barker Ten Mile. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
98.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$44.1M
Individual Assistance
$28.6M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | $84K | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Oct 2022 | $77K | — |
| Tropical Storm Eta → | Severe Storm | Mar 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $621K | $1.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Oct 2019 | $136K | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | $12.1M | $5.7M |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | $28.9M | $19.7M |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2011 | $379K | $98K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Frances → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | $1.1M |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $408K |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $1.8M | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Hurricane Bonnie → | Hurricane | Aug 1998 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 27 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,430
Total Claims Paid
$54,611,454
Avg Claim Payout
$38,190
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$5,446,755
Properties Protected
174
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.22
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $4,704,613 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $97,092 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 1 | $329,879 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $6,000 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $309,170 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Barker Ten Mile has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hurricane. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 1,430 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $44,085,963 in public assistance recovery funding. $28,596,891 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
42.1%
Arthritis
35.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
35.1%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Barker Ten Mile has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Southeastern Regional Medical ...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Scotland Memorial Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center | 27.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | — |
| Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon | 28.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
96.2%
+22% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
3.8%
How Barker Ten Mile's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Barker Ten Mile, NC covers travel times and transportation modes. 96.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.8% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
96.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
74.7%
of households
No Internet
4.0%
of households
Total Households
375
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.9%
of households
Smartphone
97.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
79.7%
of households
Tablet
77.9%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-26% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.6¢
per kWh
-32% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.8¢
per kWh
-35% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$144
residential
-2% vs Under 10,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Barker Ten Mile vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
96.0% of households in Barker Ten Mile have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.0% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Barker Ten Mile is located in Robeson County, NC. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Barker Ten Mile.
Election Overview
Source: Robeson County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
16,728
35.8%
GOP Votes
29,647
63.5%
Total Votes
46,677
Margin
R+27.7%
Shift from 2020
R+9.1pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,728 | 29,647 | 46,677 | 35.8% | 63.5% | R+27.7 |
| 2020 | 19,020 | 27,806 | 47,188 | 40.3% | 58.9% | R+18.6 |
| 2016 | 18,377 | 20,294 | 39,454 | 46.6% | 51.4% | R+4.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Robeson County recorded 46,677 total votes. Republicans won the county with 63.5% of the vote compared to 35.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+27.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Robeson County has shifted 22.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
4
Total Population
58,593
Avg Median Income
-$166,631,326
Avg Home Value
-$166,590,241
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28358 | 33,745 | $46,756 | $106,200 | $837 | 196.6 |
| 28359 | 947 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 28360 | 12,735 | $46,560 | $107,000 | $763 | 72.3 |
| 28384 | 11,166 | $48,045 | $92,500 | $808 | 101.5 |
Barker Ten Mile, NC has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 58,593. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$166,631,326. The average median home value is -$166,590,241. The average median monthly rent is -$166,666,064.
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