Rockingham County, VA

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2020 Population

81,138

1.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.9

1.45% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

7.95%

9.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,496

4.25% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$217,600

2.88% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

40,205

1.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Rockingham County, VA had a population of 81.1k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $64,496. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rockingham County, VA grew from 80,284 to 81,138, a 1.06% increase and its median household income grew from $61,864 to $64,496, a 4.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.1%), White (Hispanic) (4.61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.29%).

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.

97.1% of the residents in Rockingham County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rockingham County, VA are Bridgewater College (437 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Rockingham County, VA was $217,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Rockingham County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 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

Population & Diversity

Rockingham County, VA is home to a population of 81.1k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.64% of Rockingham County, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.58k people).

In 2020, there were 19.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.5k people) in Rockingham County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.74k White (Hispanic) and 1.84k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.1% of Rockingham County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rockingham County, VA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
71.5k ± 149
White (Hispanic)
3.74k ± 505
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.84k ± 177

7.19%

Hispanic Population

5.83k people

7.19% of the people in Rockingham County, VA are hispanic (5.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Foreign-Born Population

5.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.58k people

5.79%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.65k people

As of 2020, 5.64% of Rockingham County, VA residents (4.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockingham County, VA was 5.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
1,698 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
789 ± 212
Gulf War (1990s)
504 ± 132

Rockingham County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rockingham County, VA employs 40.2k people. The largest industries in Rockingham County, VA are Manufacturing (5,449 people), Educational Services (5,409 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,797 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,083), Wholesale Trade ($51,364), and Finance & Insurance ($50,674).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

40.2k

2020 Value

± 1,410

1.98%

1 Year growth

± 4.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rockingham County, VA grew at a rate of 1.98%, from 39.4k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockingham County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,402 people), Management Occupations (4,015 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,858 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.2k

2020 Value

± 1,410

1.98%

1 Year growth

± 4.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rockingham County, VA grew at a rate of 1.98%, from 39.4k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockingham County, VA, are Manufacturing (5,449 people), Educational Services (5,409 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,797 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

$42,578

Median earning men ± $1,449

$30,108

Median earning women ± $1,316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,417), Information ($58,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,978).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($42,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,051), and Public Administration ($38,444).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

455
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
360
Manufacturing
275
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.05M
Manufacturing
$420k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$126k
Wholesale Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rockingham County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 69.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.49%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.49%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rockingham County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Rockingham County, VA awarded 437 degrees. The student population of Rockingham County, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 725 male students and 872 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rockingham County, VA are White (284 and 66.5%), followed by Black or African American (72 and 16.9%), Two or More Races (25 and 5.85%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 and 5.62%).

The largest universities in Rockingham County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Bridgewater College (437 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rockingham County, VA are General Business Administration & Management (76 and 17.4%), General Health & Physical Education (50 and 11.4%), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (35 and 8.01%).

The median tuition cost in Rockingham County, VA for private four year colleges is $36,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Rockingham County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,597 (45.4% men and 54.6% 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 2020 there were 1,597 students enrolled in Rockingham County, VA, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,021 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
76 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
50 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
32 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rockingham County, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 76 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

437 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bridgewater College with 437 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockingham County, VA, which is 0.784 times less than the 245 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 284 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 72 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 ($36,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.823% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.842% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.66M), Some college (1.42M), and Bachelors Degree (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rockingham County, VA was $217,600 in 2020, which is 0.947 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $211,500 to $217,600, a 2.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockingham County, VA is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Rockingham County, VA have an average commute time of 22 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.

Median household income in Rockingham County, VA is $64,496. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rockingham County, VA was Census Tract 116 with a value of $87,125, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 119, with respective values of $72,731 and $72,176.

In 2021, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.88%.

Housing

Property

$217,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,310

$23,289

Median Property Taxes

±$1,074

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

74.4%

Homeownership

2020

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.4% of the housing units in Rockingham County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116
Census Tract 106
Census Tract 119

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rockingham County, VA was Census Tract 116 with a value of $87,125, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 119, with respective values of $72,731 and $72,176.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rockingham County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$64,496

Median Household Income

± $2,047

31.3k

Number of Households

± 1,289

In 2020, the median household income of the 31.3k households in Rockingham County, VA grew to $64,496 from the previous year's value of $61,864.

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.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2018

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (8.88%)
Worked At Home (4.87%)

In 2018, 81.3% of workers in Rockingham County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who worked at home (4.87%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rockingham County, VA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% 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 2021, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.88%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

7.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockingham County, VA (6.29k out of 79.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

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 2021, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 112 in Rockingham County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, 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.

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Health

89.9% of the population of Rockingham County, VA has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 9.16% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, VA see 3385 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.95% decrease from the previous year (3488 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4553 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5853 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockingham County, VA

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, VA see an average of 3,385 patients per year. This represents a 2.95% decrease from the previous year (3,488 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

9.16%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockingham County, VA declined by 2.49% from 10.3% to 10.1%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.4 in Rockingham County, VA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 31.5% in Rockingham County, VA.

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

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