Rockingham County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,131 | — | #662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,053 | -24.1% | #2,325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,600 | -40.2% | #1,838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $810 | -30.4% | #2,030 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.2% | #2,176 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rockingham County has a population of 92,131, making it the #662 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rockingham County is $57,053, ranking #2,325 out of 3,222 counties — 24.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Rockingham County is $168,600 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $810/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.1%.
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90.9% of residents in Rockingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County, North Carolina has a total population of 92,131, making it the 662nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rockingham County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rockingham County is $57,053, which ranks #2,325 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Rockingham County is $168,600, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Rockingham County pay a median gross rent of $810 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rockingham County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.
Rockingham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Rockingham County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.