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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rowland

North Carolina · 1,147 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Rowland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,147
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,090 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8469631K1K1K1990201020202024Rowland
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,568
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,021 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,829
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,411 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$232
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $310 in 2000
US average: $450
66.1%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
2.4
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(306)
Black67.8%(777)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.2%(587)
1990
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(372)
Black62.8%(720)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(55)
Diversity Score62.5%(717)
63
+22%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rowland, North Carolina?

Rowland, North Carolina has about 1,147 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rowland, North Carolina earns about $15,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowland, North Carolina expensive?

In Rowland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Rowland, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rowland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowland, North Carolina?

About 26.2% of people in Rowland, 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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