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Rockingham County

North Carolina · 93,643 residents · 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 $39,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,000. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93,643
+2%since 2000
from 91,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
85K88K90K92K94K1990201020202024Rockingham County
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,231
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,784 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,801
+22%since 2000
from $17,120 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(68,744)
Black18.7%(17,529)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(5,159)
Asian0.5%(423)
Other1.7%(1,575)
Diversity Score52.5%(49,172)
Diversity Score
53
+14%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham County, North Carolina?

Rockingham County, North Carolina has about 93,643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockingham County, North Carolina earns about $39,231 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 $101,000, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham County, North Carolina?

About 12.5% 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 15.6% 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 7,579 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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