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Rougemont

North Carolina · 703 residents · 6.315 sq mi
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Rougemont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,327. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 174 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $298,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
−20%since 2023
from 877 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 139 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+2%since 2023
from 47.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6527819101K1K201020202024Rougemont
2024703
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.1%(64)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.1%(22)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1921.1%(148)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.3%(30)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.8%(34)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.3%(58)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.3%(136)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(95)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,327
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,896
+17%since 2023
from $27,327 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+1%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $219,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.9
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58%(509)
Black31%(272)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(537)
Black9.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
48
−30%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.2%(93)
Ancestry
English44%(309)
German4.6%(32)
American4.1%(29)
Scottish3.4%(24)
Welsh2.8%(20)
Dutch2.4%(17)
Italian2.4%(17)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.5%
+28.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
Female
45.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married53.6%(177)
Married37.6%(124)
Widowed3.3%(11)
Divorced5.5%(18)
Women 15+
Never married5.9%(15)
Married44.5%(114)
Widowed35.5%(91)
Divorced14.1%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rougemont, North Carolina?

Rougemont, North Carolina has about 703 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rougemont, North Carolina earns about $104,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rougemont, North Carolina expensive?

In Rougemont, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $298,500.

How educated are people in Rougemont, North Carolina?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rougemont, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rougemont, North Carolina?

About 5.5% of people in Rougemont, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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