Rockingham County, North Carolina

Total Population: 91,585

County Seat: Wentworth

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Median Home Value

$156,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,796

Across all households

Median Age

44.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Two or More Races4.1%
Other Race0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.5%

65 Years and Over

20.8%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

10.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,796

Mean Household Income

$73,596

Per Capita Income

$31,380

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$156,000

Median Rent

$789/mo

Total Housing Units

43,685

Owner-Occupied

72.4%

Renter-Occupied

27.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Married Couple Households

46.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.7%

Average Household Size

2.31

Broadband Internet Access

82.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37157.