Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan

For the sixth year, Site Selection Magazine has named the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area as one of the Top 100 micropolitans in the United States. The Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area, which encompasses Halifax and Northampton Counties, received a ranking of #13 based on the number of new or expanding economic development projects in 2023.

A micropolitan area is defined as a community serving as a regional trade center that has a population of more than 10,000 people but less than 50,000.The Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Area is anchored by the City of Roanoke Rapids as the urban center of commerce and trade. This urban center draws workers and shoppers from a wide area.

Site Selection is a trade publication for site-selection consultants, corporate decision-makers, and economic developers. Site Selection’s Top Micropolitan rankings are based on qualifying new or expanding projects that create a minimum capital investment of at $1 million, create at least 50 new jobs or add at least 20,000 SF of new floor area. In compiling its list, Site Selection considered 575 micropolitan communities across the United States.

For a full list of the Top 100 Micropolitan Areas, visit www.siteselection.com