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Rocky Point

North Carolina · 1,476 residents · 6.897 sq mi
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Rocky Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,219. Population has declined 13% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $179,600. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,476
−13%since 2019
from 1,687 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 245 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−11%since 2019
from 39.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8301K1K2K2K201020202024Rocky Point
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,219
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,196 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,447
+7%since 2019
from $22,846 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $178,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $638 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
23.5% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+7%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(817)
Black7.2%(122)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(740)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score71%(1,197)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(660)
Black13.7%(202)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(554)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.4%(1,127)
Diversity Score
76
+8%since 2019
from 71 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
−13%since 2019
from 42.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 62.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
47.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
14.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Point, North Carolina?

Rocky Point, North Carolina has about 1,476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Point, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rocky Point, North Carolina earns about $32,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Point, North Carolina expensive?

In Rocky Point, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $179,600, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Point, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Point, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Point, North Carolina?

About 22.1% of people in Rocky Point, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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