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Rockingham

North Carolina · 9,243 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 $35,909. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,600. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,243
−4%since 2000
from 9,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,209 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Rockingham
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,909
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,407
+45%since 2000
from $15,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(6,243)
Black29.8%(2,882)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(203)
Asian1.3%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(5,691)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(4,668)
Black35.4%(3,274)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(534)
Asian1.4%(131)
Other1.6%(144)
Diversity Score71.4%(6,601)
Diversity Score
71
+21%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham, North Carolina?

Rockingham, North Carolina has about 9,243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockingham, North Carolina earns about $35,909 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 $100,600, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham, North Carolina?

About 19.1% 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 26.7% of people in Rockingham, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockingham, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockingham, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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