Rockingham County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,600 | — | #685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,693 | +7.4% | #553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $313,000 | +11.0% | #565 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,160 | -0.3% | #605 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.3% | #744 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rockingham County has a population of 85,600, making it the #685 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rockingham County is $80,693, ranking #553 out of 3,222 counties — 7.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Rockingham County is $313,000 (+11.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,160/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.
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89.4% of residents in Rockingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Rockingham County, Virginia
Rockingham County, Virginia has a total population of 85,600, making it the 685th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rockingham County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rockingham County is $80,693, which ranks #553 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Rockingham County is $313,000, 11.0% above the national median. Renters in Rockingham County pay a median gross rent of $1,160 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rockingham County, 29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Rockingham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Rockingham County, Virginia 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.