Rowan County, North Carolina

Total Population: 148,487

County Seat: Salisbury

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)15.4%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.