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Rockingham

North Carolina · 9,672 residents · 7.643 sq mi
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Rockingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,574. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,000. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,672
+3%since 1990
from 9,399 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,230 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+5%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Rockingham
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,574
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,689 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,426
+37%since 1990
from $11,265 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(6,925)
Black24.8%(2,327)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(48)
Asian0.7%(62)
Diversity Score50.2%(4,721)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(6,243)
Black29.8%(2,882)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(203)
Asian1.3%(129)
Diversity Score58.8%(5,691)
Diversity Score
59
+17%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+9%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham, North Carolina?

Rockingham, North Carolina has about 9,672 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockingham, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rockingham, North Carolina earns about $26,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockingham, North Carolina expensive?

In Rockingham, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham, North Carolina?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rockingham, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockingham, North Carolina?

About 20.4% of people in Rockingham, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockingham, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockingham, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 273 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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