Rockingham County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 85,600 #685 / 3,222
79th
Median Household Income $80,693 +7.4% #553 / 3,222
83th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,103 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $313,000 +11.0% #565 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $1,160 -0.3% #605 / 3,222
81th
Poverty Rate 9.8% -22.3% #744 / 3,222
77th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$80,693 +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #553 of 3,222
83th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,361 +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #688 of 3,222
79th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.8% −22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #744 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −48.7% vs nat'l
Rank #549 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0% −13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #837 of 3,222
74th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.1 min −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,128 of 3,222
34th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$313,000 +11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #565 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,160 −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #605 of 3,222
81th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.3% +16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,483 of 3,222
54th percentile
75.3% Homeownership

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Health

89.4% of residents in Rockingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.

89.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4% −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,298 of 3,222
29th percentile

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.