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Rockingham County

North Carolina · 94,195 residents (2025 est.) · 565.642 sq mi
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Rockingham County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,131
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
163 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:94,195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
85K88K90K92K94K1990201020202024Rockingham County
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,053
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,784 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,991
+93%since 2000
from $17,120 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+9%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(70,023)
Black19.5%(17,922)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2,825)
Asian0.3%(246)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(42,328)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(64,421)
Black17.3%(15,912)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(6,605)
Asian0.3%(296)
Other5.3%(4,897)
Diversity Score59.2%(54,504)
Segregation Score24.7%(22,725)
Diversity Score
59
+28%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−4%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham County, North Carolina?

Rockingham County, North Carolina has about 92,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockingham County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rockingham County, North Carolina earns about $57,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockingham County, North Carolina expensive?

In Rockingham County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $168,600, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham County, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rockingham County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockingham County, North Carolina?

About 16.3% of people in Rockingham County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockingham County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockingham County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,067 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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