Rocky Mount, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Rocky Mount, Virginia Summary

Life in Rocky Mount research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount:

  • The population in Rocky Mount is 4,863.

  • The median home value in Rocky Mount is $148,000.

  • The median income in Rocky Mount is $53,299.

  • The median rent in Rocky Mount is $821.

  • The unemployment rate in Rocky Mount is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Rocky Mount is 13.5%.

Rocky Mount SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
4

Rocky Mount, VA Crime Report

191
Total Crimes
3,875.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
66.73%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Rocky Mount
/ 100k People
Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 191 3,875.0 1,665.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 10 202.9 208.7 369.8
Murder 1 20.3 6.1 6.3
Robbery 3 60.9 34.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 4 81.2 141.7 268.2
Property Crime 181 3,672.1 1,456.4 1,954.4
Burglary 5 101.4 133.5 269.8
Larceny 169 3,428.7 1,196.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 7 142.0 126.3 282.7

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Rankings for Rocky Mount in Virginia

Map Of Rocky Mount, VA

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Population over time in Rocky Mount

Year Population % Change
2021 4,863 2.4%
2020 4,747 0.0%
2019 4,746 -0.8%
2018 4,782 -0.3%
2017 4,794 -0.0%
2016 4,795 -0.5%
2015 4,820 0.1%
2014 4,813 -0.2%
2013 4,822 0.5%
2012 4,798 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rocky Mount

White
77.4% (3,762)
African American
18.3% (889)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (17)
Two Or More
2.0% (95)
Hispanic
2.1% (100)
Race Rocky Mount VA USA
White 77.4% 60.6% 59.4%
African American 18.3% 18.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 2.1% 9.8% 18.4%

Gender in Rocky Mount

Female
59.2% (2,876)
Male
40.8% (1,986)
Gender Rocky Mount VA USA
Female 59.2% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 40.8% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rocky Mount for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (243)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (437)
High School / GED
25.0% (1,215)
Some College
23.0% (1,118)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (340)
Bachelor's Degree
17.0% (826)
Master's Degree
12.0% (583)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (97)
Education Rocky Mount VA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 25.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Rocky Mount, Virginia

Less than $10,000
7.3% (35,358)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.2% (54,248)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.6% (22,522)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.4% (26,155)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.4% (84,521)
$50,000 to $74,999
30.5% (148,214)
$75,000 to $99,999
6.0% (29,061)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (76,771)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.0% (4,843)
$200,000 or more
0.9% (4,601)
Income Rocky Mount VA USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.2% 3.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.6% 6.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 6.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.4% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 30.5% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.0% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 17.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.0% 9.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 13.1% 9.5%

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