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Rockingham Micro

Rockingham, NC · 1 counties · 46,564 residents · 473.689 sq mi
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Rockingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,830. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

46,564
+5%since 1990
from 44,518 in 1990
1990 – 2025
98 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 94 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Rockingham
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,830
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,953 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,485
+47%since 1990
from $9,841 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
28.1% rent
1.9
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(30,825)
Black29%(12,888)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(307)
Asian0.2%(87)
Diversity Score55.5%(24,715)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(29,522)
Black30.4%(14,160)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,319)
Asian0.6%(299)
Diversity Score59.6%(27,746)
60
+7%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham, NC?

Rockingham, NC has about 46,564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rockingham, NC?

The typical household in Rockingham, NC earns about $28,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockingham, NC expensive?

In Rockingham, NC, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham, NC?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rockingham, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockingham, NC?

About 19.6% of people in Rockingham, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockingham, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockingham, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,046 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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