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Rougemont

North Carolina · 703 residents · 6.32 sq mi
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Rougemont is home to 703 people in North Carolina. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 48.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 44% more than in North Carolina as a whole.

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

703
−20%since 2023
from 877 in 2023
2010 – 2024
111 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 139 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.5
+2%since 2023
from 47.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.32 sq mi
Population, 20102024
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

$104,327
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$298,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $219,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
18.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.78 people
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.78 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
25.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.9
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
12.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

89.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
62.4%
US average: 74.6%
32.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
78.5%
+28.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
45.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
82.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
64.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.8%
US average: 13.8%
25.6%
US average: 18.4%
6.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.3%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 30 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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