Rowan County PUMA, NC

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2024 Population
149,875
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
40.4
0.247% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
16%
0.998% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$65,725
4% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$238,400
10.3% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
64,125
0.675% 1-year growth

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10.9% of the households in Rowan County PUMA, 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.

95.6% of the residents in Rowan County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (1,602 degrees awarded in 2023), Catawba College (318 degrees), and Livingstone College (116 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Rowan County PUMA, NC was $238,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Rowan County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rowan County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 150k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.25% of Rowan County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.36k people).

In 2024, there were 4.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Rowan County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.72k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Spanish (12,906 households), German (337 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (299 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
74,940
Women
50.4%
73,715
Men
49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 148,655 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

95.6%
2024 Citizenship
95.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.6% of Rowan County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    102k ± 650
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    23.2k ± 622
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    6.72k ± 1.4k
11.9%
Hispanic Population
17.8k people

In 2024, there were 4.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Rowan County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.72k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.9% of the people in Rowan County PUMA, NC are hispanic (17.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,417 ± 1,419 people
  2. Honduras
    1,246 ± 863 people
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    315 ± 435 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rowan County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,417 Rowan County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 1,246 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 315.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.25%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
9.36k people
6.03%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
8.96k people

As of 2024, 6.25% of Rowan County PUMA, NC residents (9.36k 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 Rowan County PUMA, NC was 6.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    12,906 households (9.13%)
  2. German
    337 households (0.238%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    299 households (0.211%)

10.9% of the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rowan County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 9.13% of the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,878 ± 372
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,719 ± 369
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,610 ± 317

Rowan County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Rowan County PUMA, NC employs 64.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Rowan County PUMA, NC were Construction (5,572 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,932 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,301 people), and the highest paying industries were Rail transportation ($138,238), Legal services ($127,105), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($114,841).

Males in Rowan County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,289. The income inequality in Rowan County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,248
Women
45.6%
34,877
Men
54.4%

The workforce of Rowan County PUMA, NC in 2023 was 64,125 people, with 45.6% woman, and 54.4% men.

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Occupations

64.1k
2023 Value
0.675%
1 Year growth
± 0.675%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.675%, from 63.7k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rowan County PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,183 people), Other managers (1,521 people), and Cooks (1,452 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rowan County PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.1k
2023 Value
0.675%
1 Year growth
± 0.675%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.675%, from 63.7k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rowan County PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,572 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,932 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,301 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rowan County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Rowan County PUMA, 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

$50,328
Median earning men ± $1,862
$37,624
Median earning women ± $1,715

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($83,341), Public Administration ($66,557), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,445).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,835), Public Administration ($52,602), and Information ($50,352).

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC awarded 2,076 degrees. The student population of Rowan County PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,788 male students and 5,261 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC are White (1,159 and 56.7%), Black or African American (454 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (264 and 12.9%), and Unknown (68 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (1,602 and 77.2%), Catawba College (318 and 15.3%), and Livingstone College (116 and 5.59%).

The most popular majors in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (358 and 17.2%), Information Technology (203 and 9.78%), and Welding Technology (146 and 7.03%).

The median tuition cost in Rowan County PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $24,659.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Rowan County PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,049 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,049 students enrolled in Rowan County PUMA, NC, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,186 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    79 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    353 degrees awarded
  3. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    122 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rowan County PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 79 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
    1,602 degrees awarded
  2. Catawba College
    318 degrees awarded
  3. Livingstone College
    116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with 1,602 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 871 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rowan County PUMA, NC, which is 0.723 times less than the 1,205 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 1,159 degrees mean that there were 2.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 454 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,659) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,379) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.631% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rowan County PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (40.2k), Some college (27.1k), and Secondary Education (18k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Rowan County PUMA, NC was $238,400 in 2024, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $216,100 to $238,400, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Rowan County PUMA, NC is 72.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rowan County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rowan County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$238,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,874
$42,593
Median Property Taxes
±$1,668

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Rent vs Own

72.3%
Homeownership
2024
69.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 72.3% of the housing units in Rowan County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

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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.
$65,725
Median Household Income
± $2,025
58.9k
Number of Households
± 2,137

In 2024, the median household income of the 58.9k households in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew to $65,725 from the previous year's value of $63,196.

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Wage Distribution

0.419
2023 Wage GINI in Rowan County PUMA, NC
0.429
2022 Wage GINI in Rowan County PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.25% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rowan County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rowan County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (78%)
  2. Carpooled (10.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.37%)

In 2024, 78% of workers in Rowan County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (8.37%).

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Commute Time

26.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rowan County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Rowan County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rowan County PUMA, NC (23.4k out of 146k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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Health

90.7% of the population of Rowan County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,413 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.35%
Uninsured
42.6%
Employer Coverage
19.7%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
1.8%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rowan County PUMA, NC declined by 8.68% from 10.2% to 9.35%.

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