Rowan County, NC

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2019 Population

140,296

0.495% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.2

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

15.9%

3.66% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$49,842

2.41% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$136,400

4.36% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

62,623

1.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Rowan County, NC had a population of 140k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $49,842. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Rowan County, NC grew from 139,605 to 140,296, a 0.495% increase and its median household income grew from $48,667 to $49,842, a 2.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.65%), Other (Hispanic) (3.31%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%). 0% of the households in Rowan County, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.6% of the residents in Rowan County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rowan County, NC are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (2,502 degrees awarded in 2019), Catawba College (305 degrees), and Livingstone College (148 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Rowan County, NC was $136,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%. Most people in Rowan County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Rowan County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Rowan County, NC borders Cabarrus County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Davie County, NC, Iredell County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, and Stanly County, NC.

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Diversity

Rowan County, NC is home to a population of 140k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 15% of Rowan County, NC residents were born outside of the country (21.1k people).

In 2019, there were 4.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Rowan County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.52k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 117
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22k ± 468
White (Hispanic)
6.52k ± 912

8.82%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

8.82% of the people in Rowan County, NC are hispanic (12.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rowan County, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

21.1k people

4.49%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.27k people

As of 2019, 15% of Rowan County, NC residents (21.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rowan County, NC was 4.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Rowan County, NC was 40.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Rowan County, NC are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Rowan County, NC residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

96.6%

2019 Citizenship

97%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.6% of Rowan County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Rowan County, NC was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,457 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,598 ± 332
Gulf War (1990s)
1,160 ± 265

Rowan County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. 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 North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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

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Economy

Median household income in Rowan County, NC is $49,842. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Rowan County, NC was Census Tract 518.02 with a value of $68,563, followed by Census Tract 519.02 and Census Tract 513.02, with respective values of $59,034 and $57,909.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Rowan County, NC employs 62.6k people. The largest industries in Rowan County, NC are Manufacturing (10,521 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,888 people), and Retail Trade (7,186 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,750), Utilities ($66,652), and Finance & Insurance ($63,137).

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,842

2019 value

± $1,831

2.41%

1 Year Growth

± 4.81%

Households in Rowan County, NC have a median annual income of $49,842, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,667 in 2018, which represents a 2.41% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rowan County, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rowan County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 518.02
Census Tract 519.02
Census Tract 513.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rowan County, NC was Census Tract 518.02 with a value of $68,563, followed by Census Tract 519.02 and Census Tract 513.02, with respective values of $59,034 and $57,909.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rowan County, NC (21.7k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,643 ± 943
Black
4,563 ± 524
Hispanic
4,363 ± 490

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

62.6k

2019 Value

± 1,874

1.84%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Rowan County, NC grew at a rate of 1.84%, from 61.5k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rowan County, NC, are Production Occupations (7,072 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,132 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,622 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rowan County, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rowan County, NC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (7,072 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,132 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,622 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Rowan County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.99 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.54 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.51 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rowan County, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($60,491), Legal Occupations ($58,958), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($57,500).

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.6k

2019 Value

± 1,874

1.84%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Rowan County, NC grew at a rate of 1.84%, from 61.5k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rowan County, NC, are Manufacturing (10,521 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,888 people), and Retail Trade (7,186 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rowan County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Rowan County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rowan County, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (10,521 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,888 people), and Retail Trade (7,186 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Rowan County, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.68 times higher than expected), Construction (1.4 times), and Utilities (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rowan County, NC, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,750), Utilities ($66,652), and Finance & Insurance ($63,137).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Rowan County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 66.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.1%), followed by Other (3.35%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.35%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 66.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.1%), followed by Other (3.35%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Rowan County, NC

66.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

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

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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.

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

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Rowan County, NC awarded 2,992 degrees. The student population of Rowan County, NC is skewed towards women, with 3,631 male students and 5,322 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rowan County, NC are White (1,822 and 62.4%), followed by Black or African American (594 and 20.3%), Hispanic or Latino (280 and 9.59%), and Two or More Races (94 and 3.22%).

The largest universities in Rowan County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (2,502 and 83.6%), Catawba College (305 and 10.2%), and Livingstone College (148 and 4.95%).

The most popular majors in Rowan County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (513 and 17.1%), Information Technology (370 and 12.4%), and Medical Office Management (225 and 7.52%).

The median tuition cost in Rowan County, NC for private four year colleges is $23,219.

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Office Management
142 degree-majorss awarded
Information Technology
309 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
199 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Rowan County, NC was Medical Office Management with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Rowan County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
2,502 degrees awarded
Catawba College
305 degrees awarded
Livingstone College
148 degrees awarded

$23,219

Median Private

In 2019, the Rowan County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with 2,502 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,316

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,676

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,316 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rowan County, NC, which is 0.785 times less than the 1,676 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Rowan County, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,822 degrees awarded
Black or African American
594 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
280 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Rowan County, NC was White students. These 1,822 degrees mean that there were 3.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 594 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rowan County, NC was $136,400 in 2019, which is 0.567 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $130,700 to $136,400, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Rowan County, NC is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Rowan County, NC have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rowan County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$136,400

2019 Median

± $3,654

$130,700

2018 Median

± $3,708

In 2019, the median property value in Rowan County, NC grew to to $136,400 from the previous year's value of $130,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rowan County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rowan County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$49,842

Median Household Income

± $1,831

52.8k

Number of Households

± 1,596

In 2019, the median household income of the 52.8k households in Rowan County, NC grew to $49,842 from the previous year's value of $48,667.

The following chart displays the households in Rowan 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rowan County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rowan County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

2019 Homeownership

69.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.3% of the housing units in Rowan County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rowan County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rowan County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Rowan County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (3.79%)

In 2019, 83% of workers in Rowan County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (3.79%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

88.2% of the population of Rowan County, NC has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Rowan County, NC see 2478 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.19% increase from the previous year (2425 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 427 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,478 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rowan County, NC

Primary care physicians in Rowan County, NC see an average of 2,478 patients per year. This represents a 2.19% increase from the previous year (2,425 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.8%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rowan County, NC declined by 3.21% from 12.2% to 11.8%.

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