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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rocky Mount

Virginia · 4,066 residents · 6.829 sq mi
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Rocky Mount has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,927. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $80,100. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,066
−1%since 1990
from 4,098 in 1990
1990 – 2025
595 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 600 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+3%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Rocky Mount
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,927
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,895 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,207
+43%since 1990
from $11,299 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
41.0% rent
3.0
+36%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(3,191)
Black21.7%(889)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.7%(1,792)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(3,007)
Black22%(894)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(68)
Asian1.1%(45)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,976)
49
+11%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.2 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 Rocky Mount, Virginia?

Rocky Mount, Virginia has about 4,066 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rocky Mount, Virginia?

The typical household in Rocky Mount, Virginia earns about $26,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Mount, Virginia expensive?

In Rocky Mount, Virginia, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Mount, Virginia?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Mount, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Mount, Virginia?

About 14.1% of people in Rocky Mount, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky Mount, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Mount, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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