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Rowland

North Carolina · 1,146 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 $18,021. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $40,400. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,146
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,147 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,089 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,090 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8469631K1K1K1990201020202024Rowland
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,021
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,568 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,411
+63%since 1990
from $8,829 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
38.4% rent
2.2
−7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(372)
Black62.8%(720)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(717)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(306)
Black67.8%(777)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.2%(587)
51
−18%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowland, North Carolina?

Rowland, North Carolina has about 1,146 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rowland, North Carolina earns about $18,021 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 $40,400, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Rowland, North Carolina?

About 15.8% 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 31.3% of people in Rowland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowland, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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