CensusEasy
MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Rockingham Micro

Rockingham, NC · 1 counties · 46,639 residents · 473.689 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Rockingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,300. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
46,639
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Rockingham
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,439
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,830 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,692
+22%since 2000
from $14,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rockingham on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(29,522)
Black30.4%(14,160)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,319)
Asian0.6%(299)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(27,746)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(27,369)
Black30.4%(14,159)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,741)
Asian0.9%(419)
Other4%(1,869)
Diversity Score69.6%(32,460)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

RockinghamCENTRAL8,815
What's inside

1 component county

Richmond CountyCENTRAL42,041
Drill deeper

Metros similar to Rockingham

Bogalusa
Pop 44,937
Greenville
Pop 40,446
McComb
Pop 52,640
Americus
Pop 33,394
Places similar to Rockingham
Head to head

Compare Rockingham side by side

ROCKINGHAM VS
Bogalusa
Income$45,380+49%
Home value$155,700+118%
Population44,937+7%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCKINGHAM VS
Greenville
Income$42,165+39%
Home value$104,000+46%
Population40,446−4%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCKINGHAM VS
McComb
Income$45,132+48%
Home value$114,892+61%
Population52,640+25%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCKINGHAM VS
Americus
Income$44,565+46%
Home value$123,386+73%
Population33,394−21%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockingham, NC?

Rockingham, NC has about 46,639 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rockingham, NC?

The typical household in Rockingham, NC earns about $30,439 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Rockingham, NC?

About 10.0% 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 25.2% 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 2,121 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Metro rankings
Largest US metrosHighest income metrosFastest growing metros
Compare
Compare Rockingham with another metro

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

How we source and harmonize this data →