Rowan County, North Carolina
Total Population: 148,487
County Seat: Salisbury
Median Home Value
$216,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$63,196
Across all households
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.3%
65 Years and Over
17.5%
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.8%
No Health Insurance
10.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$63,196
Mean Household Income
$82,423
Per Capita Income
$32,675
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
75.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$216,100
Median Rent
$990/mo
Total Housing Units
64,263
Owner-Occupied
71.2%
Renter-Occupied
28.8%
Vacancy Rate
10.1%
Married Couple Households
48.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.6%
Average Household Size
2.50
Broadband Internet Access
88.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37159.