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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Rocky Mount Metro

Rocky Mount, NC · 2 counties · 143,026 residents · 1,045.88 sq mi
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Rocky Mount has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,751. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $76,969.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

143,026
+7%since 1990
from 133,235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
137 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 127 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
131K137K143K149K154K1990201020202024Rocky Mount
2024145K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,751
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,948 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,141
+51%since 1990
from $11,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,969
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,520 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$474
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(76,729)
Black41.9%(55,886)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(600)
Asian0.1%(165)
Diversity Score62.1%(82,758)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(75,164)
Black42.9%(61,295)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4,493)
Asian0.4%(539)
Diversity Score66.1%(94,595)
66
+6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.8%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.8 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 Rocky Mount, NC?

Rocky Mount, NC has about 143,026 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rocky Mount, NC?

The typical household in Rocky Mount, NC earns about $34,751 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Mount, NC expensive?

In Rocky Mount, NC, the median home is worth about $76,969, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Mount, NC?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Mount, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Mount, NC?

About 15.8% of people in Rocky Mount, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky Mount, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Mount, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,791 residents, a change of about 7 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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