Rowan County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 149,875 | — | #458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,725 | -12.5% | #1,568 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $238,400 | -15.4% | #1,003 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,013 | -12.9% | #955 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.9% | #2,122 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rowan County has a population of 149,875, making it the #458 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rowan County is $65,725, ranking #1,568 out of 3,222 counties — 12.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Rowan County is $238,400 (-15.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,013/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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90.7% of residents in Rowan County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina has a total population of 149,875, making it the 458th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rowan County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rowan County is $65,725, which ranks #1,568 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Rowan County is $238,400, 15.4% below the national median. Renters in Rowan County pay a median gross rent of $1,013 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rowan County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Rowan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%).
All data for Rowan 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.