Rockingham County Summary

Life in Rockingham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rockingham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockingham County:

  • The population in Rockingham County is 91,209.

  • The median home value in Rockingham County is $178,750.

  • The median income in Rockingham County is $50,737.

  • The median rent in Rockingham County is $743.

  • The unemployment rate in Rockingham County is 6.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Rockingham County is 18.8%.

  • The average high in Rockingham County is 75.1° and there are 102.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rockingham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rockingham County

Eden, NC Population 15,349

Reidsville, NC Population 14,526

Wentworth, NC Population 2,664

Mayodan, NC Population 2,438

Madison, NC Population 2,185

Stoneville, NC Population 1,052

Ruffin, NC Population 437

Map Of Rockingham County

Rockingham County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Rockingham County is 75.1°.

  • There are 87.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.7 inches of rain each year with 3.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:19 hours of sun each day in Rockingham County.

StatRockingham County
Mean High75.1
Nice Days87.7
Rainfall102.7
Snowfall3.0
Sunny_hours5:19
75.1°
Average High
102.7
Inches of Rain

Rockingham County Photos

Reidsville Nc Market Square
Source: Wikipedia User Drumzandspace2000 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rockingham County Courthouse In Wentworthc Nc Old Photo
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Peebles   Eden Mall Edenc Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Mike Kalasnik from Fort M | CC BY-SA 2.0
American Tobacco Factory In Reidsville
Source: Wikipedia User Indy beetle | CC BY-SA 4.0

Rockingham County Demographics

Population over time in Rockingham County

The current population in Rockingham County is 91,209. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 90,903 -0.2%
2021 91,051 -0.0%
2020 91,077 -

Gender in Rockingham County

  • Rockingham County is 51.3% female with 46,817 female residents.

  • Rockingham County is 48.7% male with 44,392 male residents.

Female
51.3% (46,817)
Male
48.7% (44,392)
Gender Rockingham County NC USA
Female 51.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Rockingham County

Rockingham County is:

  • 71.1% White with 64,861 White residents.

  • 17.4% African American with 15,888 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 114 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 506 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 157 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 447 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 3,326 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.5% Hispanic with 5,910 Hispanic residents.

White
71.1% (64,861)
African American
17.4% (15,888)
American Indian
0.1% (114)
Asian
0.6% (506)
Hawaiian
0.2% (157)
Other
0.5% (447)
Two Or More
3.6% (3,326)
Hispanic
6.5% (5,910)

Table: Rockingham County By Race

Race Rockingham County NC USA
White 71.1% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 17.4% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Rockingham County, North Carolina

  • 6.4% of households in Rockingham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.1% of households in Rockingham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Rockingham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Rockingham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Rockingham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Rockingham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Rockingham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Rockingham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Rockingham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Rockingham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (5,826)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (6,432)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (10,803)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (8,685)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.5% (13,225)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (15,748)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (11,036)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (12,942)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (4,029)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (2,478)
Income Rockingham County NC USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rockingham County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Rockingham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,648)
9-12th Grade
11% (10,032)
High School / GED
35% (31,923)
Some College
23% (20,978)
Associate's Degree
11% (10,032)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (10,032)
Master's Degree
4% (3,648)
Professional Degree
1% (912)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Rockingham County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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