Rockingham County, VA

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2024 Population

85,600

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.1

0.496% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

9.78%

2.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$80,693

2.84% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$313,000

8.72% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

42,580

1.04% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Rockingham County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Rockingham County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rockingham County, VA are Bridgewater College (381 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Rockingham County, VA was $313,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Rockingham County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockingham County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Rockingham County, VA borders Albemarle County, VA, Augusta County, VA, Greene County, VA, Page County, VA, Shenandoah County, VA, Harrisonburg city, VA, Hardy County, WV, and Pendleton County, WV.

About the photo: Rockingham County Courthouse in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Photo by Jimmy Emerson, DVM

United States Virginia Harrisonburg, VA

Population & Diversity

Rockingham County, VA is home to a population of 85.6k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.2% of Rockingham County, VA residents were born outside of the country (5.31k people).

In 2024, there were 23.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.2k people) in Rockingham County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.98k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.6% of Rockingham County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rockingham County, VA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rockingham County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.2k ± 333
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.11k ± 543
Other (Hispanic)
1.98k ± 508

9.31%

Hispanic Population

7.97k people

9.31% of the people in Rockingham County, VA are hispanic (7.97k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rockingham County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

6.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.31k people

6.04%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.12k people

As of 2024, 6.2% of Rockingham County, VA residents (5.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockingham County, VA was 6.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rockingham County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,470 ± 227
Gulf War (2001-)
820 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
448 ± 125

Rockingham County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rockingham County, VA.

Economy

The economy of Rockingham County, VA employs 42.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rockingham County, VA were Manufacturing (5,921 people), Educational Services (5,640 people), and Retail Trade (4,733 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,482), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,697), and Wholesale Trade ($62,452).

Employment

Occupations

42.6k

2024 Value

± 1,530

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 4.94%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockingham County, VA grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 42.1k employees to 42.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockingham County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,736 people), Management Occupations (4,489 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,825 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockingham County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.6k

2024 Value

± 1,530

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 4.94%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockingham County, VA grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 42.1k employees to 42.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockingham County, VA, are Manufacturing (5,921 people), Educational Services (5,640 people), and Retail Trade (4,733 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockingham County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Rockingham County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,060

Median earning men ± $2,481

$36,475

Median earning women ± $1,316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($67,976), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,889), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,698).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($61,563), Construction ($49,805), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,475).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

201
Construction
155
Other Services (except Public Administration)
88
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$469k
Manufacturing
$245k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$203k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rockingham County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Rockingham County, VA awarded 381 degrees. The student population of Rockingham County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 719 male students and 717 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rockingham County, VA are White (251 and 66.9%), Black or African American (51 and 13.6%), Two or More Races (32 and 8.53%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 and 6.93%).

The largest universities in Rockingham County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Bridgewater College (381 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rockingham County, VA are General Business Administration & Management (71 and 18.6%), General Health & Physical Education (48 and 12.6%), and General Psychology (40 and 10.5%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $40,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Rockingham County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,436 (50.1% men and 49.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,436 students enrolled in Rockingham County, VA, 50.1% men and 49.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 952 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
71 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
48 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rockingham County, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rockingham County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Bridgewater College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

381 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bridgewater College with 381 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 165 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockingham County, VA, which is 0.764 times less than the 216 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 251 degrees mean that there were 4.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,003) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rockingham County, VA was $313,000 in 2024, which is 0.941 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $287,900 to $313,000, a 8.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockingham County, VA is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rockingham County, VA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockingham County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 9.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.57%.

Housing

Property

$313,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,071

$24,604

Median Property Taxes

±$1,066

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockingham County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rockingham County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2024

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.3% of the housing units in Rockingham County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rockingham County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,693

Median Household Income

± $2,623

32.7k

Number of Households

± 1,347

In 2024, the median household income of the 32.7k households in Rockingham County, VA grew to $80,693 from the previous year's value of $78,468.

The following chart displays the households in Rockingham County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rockingham County, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (9.21%)

In 2024, 77.7% of workers in Rockingham County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (9.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rockingham County, VA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Rockingham County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rockingham County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rockingham County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rockingham County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 9.73% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.57%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.78% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockingham County, VA (8.14k out of 83.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockingham County, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 112 in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 46.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

89.4% of the population of Rockingham County, VA has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, VA see 4,019 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,019 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5337 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3092 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,019 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockingham County, VA

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, VA see an average of 4,019 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,019 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rockingham County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockingham County, VA grew by 10% from 9.68% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rockingham County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.9 in Rockingham County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rockingham County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Rockingham County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rockingham County, VA.