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Rockingham

County:
Richmond County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.643

Rockingham is a city located in Richmond County, North Carolina. Rockingham has a 2026 population of 8,598. It is also the county seat of Richmond County. Rockingham is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -6.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,209 in 2020.

The median household income in Rockingham is $37,224 with a poverty rate of 30.55%. The median age in Rockingham is 39.2 years: 32.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.5 males.

8.6K
Total Population
1,125
Density (mi²)
-102 -1.17%
Growth

Rockingham Population

Rockingham Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,598-102-1.17%
20258,700-102-1.16%
20248,802-35-0.4%
20238,837-116-1.3%
20228,953-102-1.13%
20219,055-192-2.08%
20209,2095276.07%
20198,682-101-1.15%
20188,783-68-0.77%
20178,851-136-1.51%
20168,987-142-1.56%
20159,129-68-0.74%
20149,197-150-1.6%
20139,347-84-0.89%
20129,431-83-0.87%
20119,514-32-0.34%
20109,546-12-0.13%
20009,6722732.9%
19909,3991,09913.24%
19808,3002,44841.83%
19705,8523406.17%
19605,5122,15664.24%
19503,356-301-8.23%
19403,65775125.84%
19302,90639715.82%
19202,50900%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 32.6 years

Rockingham Adults

There are 6,657 adults, (1,621 of whom are seniors) in Rockingham.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,108 (57%)
Male: 3,859 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rockingham includes 52.78% White, 34.44% Black or African American, 7.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,73352.78%
Black or African American3,08834.44%
Other race6877.66%
Two or more races2032.26%
Native American1771.97%
Asian790.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6787.56%
Two or more races610.68%
White600.67%
Black or African American480.54%
Native American100.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,67352.11%
Black or African American3,04033.9%
Native American1671.86%
Two or more races1421.58%
Asian790.88%
Other race90.1%

Rockingham Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rockingham 's average per capita income is $36,023. Household income levels show a median of $37,224. The poverty rate stands at 30.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,934-
Families$53,556$66,110
Households$37,224$55,353
Non Families$21,310$32,237

$36,023

Average Income

$37,224

Median Household Income

30.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)