Rockingham County, NC

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    2024 Population
    92,131
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.3%
    3.37% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,053
    2.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $168,600
    8.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    40,391
    0.158% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Rockingham County, NC 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.

    98% of the residents in Rockingham County, NC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Rockingham County, NC are Rockingham Community College (422 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Rockingham County, NC was $168,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

    Most people in Rockingham County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockingham County, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Rockingham County, NC is home to a population of 92.1k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.27% of Rockingham County, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.02k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.4k people) in Rockingham County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Rockingham County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rockingham County, NC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      64.4k ± 447
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      15.9k ± 606
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.52k ± 576
    7.17%
    Hispanic Population
    6.61k people

    In 2024, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.4k people) in Rockingham County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.17% of the people in Rockingham County, NC are hispanic (6.61k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.27%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.02k people
    3.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.9k people

    As of 2024, 3.27% of Rockingham County, NC residents (3.02k 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, NC was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,209 ± 331
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      873 ± 252
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      654 ± 197

    Rockingham County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.9% of the population of Rockingham County, NC has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NC see 3,260 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,260 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2627 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 642 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,260 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockingham County, NC

    Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NC see an average of 3,260 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,260 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.08%
    Uninsured
    37.6%
    Employer Coverage
    21%
    Medicaid
    16.9%
    Medicare
    13.9%
    Non-Group
    1.53%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockingham County, NC declined by 9.69% from 10.1% to 9.08%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.45 in Rockingham County, NC.

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    Health Behaviors

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    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 37.8% in Rockingham County, NC.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.5% in Rockingham County, NC.

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    Economy

    The economy of Rockingham County, NC employs 40.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rockingham County, NC were Manufacturing (8,466 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,583 people), and Retail Trade (4,371 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($63,598), Finance & Insurance ($62,097), and Information ($61,029).

    Employment

    Occupations

    40.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,758
    −0.158%
    1 Year decline
    ± 6.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockingham County, NC declined at a rate of −0.158%, from 40.5k employees to 40.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockingham County, NC, are Production Occupations (4,966 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,982 people), and Management Occupations (3,581 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockingham County, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    40.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,758
    −0.158%
    1 Year decline
    ± 6.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rockingham County, NC declined at a rate of −0.158%, from 40.5k employees to 40.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockingham County, NC, are Manufacturing (8,466 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,583 people), and Retail Trade (4,371 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockingham County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Rockingham County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,653
    Median earning men ± $2,312
    $37,711
    Median earning women ± $1,533

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,324), Information ($66,563), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,313).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,727), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,978), and Public Administration ($52,692).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 166
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 163
      Retail Trade
    3. 143
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $326k
      Manufacturing
    2. $126k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $108k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Rockingham County, NC awarded 422 degrees. The student population of Rockingham County, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 693 male students and 1,110 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Rockingham County, NC are White (284 and 67.8%), Black or African American (69 and 16.5%), Hispanic or Latino (28 and 6.68%), and Unknown (20 and 4.77%).

    The largest universities in Rockingham County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rockingham Community College (422 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Rockingham County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 and 35.5%), Registered Nursing (44 and 10.4%), and Medical Office Management (32 and 7.58%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,803 students enrolled in Rockingham County, NC, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,129 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      150 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      44 degrees awarded
    3. Respiratory Care Therapist
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rockingham County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 150 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Rockingham Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    422 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rockingham Community College with 422 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 166 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockingham County, NC, which is 0.648 times less than the 256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 284 degrees mean that there were 4.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 69 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($142) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Rockingham County, NC was $168,600 in 2024, which is 0.507 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $156,000 to $168,600, a 8.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockingham County, NC is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Rockingham County, NC have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockingham County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.428%.

    Housing

    Property

    $168,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,912
    $28,545
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,249

    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, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.1% of the housing units in Rockingham County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,053
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,844
    39.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,691

    In 2024, the median household income of the 39.6k households in Rockingham County, NC grew to $57,053 from the previous year's value of $55,796.

    The following chart displays the households in Rockingham County, NC 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Rockingham County, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
    2. Carpooled (9.11%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.04%)

    In 2024, 80.1% of workers in Rockingham County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (7.04%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    27 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Rockingham County, NC have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Rockingham County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.428%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockingham County, NC (14.7k out of 90.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rockingham County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18.6% of the children was living in poverty in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 245 in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 67.9% per 100,000 population.

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