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Rockingham County

Virginia · 76,314 residents · 849.794 sq mi
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Rockingham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,314
+13%since 2000
from 67,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K63K72K80K88K1990201020202024Rockingham County
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,930
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,748 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,274
+34%since 2000
from $18,795 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(63,938)
Black1.3%(868)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2,221)
Asian0.3%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(7,949)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(69,640)
Black1.6%(1,216)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(4,076)
Asian0.6%(454)
Other0.9%(657)
Diversity Score19.8%(15,079)
Diversity Score
20
+68%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham County, Virginia?

Rockingham County, Virginia has about 76,314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockingham County, Virginia?

The typical household in Rockingham County, Virginia earns about $49,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockingham County, Virginia expensive?

In Rockingham County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $192,900, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham County, Virginia?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rockingham County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockingham County, Virginia?

About 10.2% of people in Rockingham County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockingham County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockingham County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,832 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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