Rockingham County, NC

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2021 Population

90,903

0.163% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.9

0.222% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.2%

1.64% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,993

2.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,600

4.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

39,633

0.252% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rockingham County, NC had a population of 90.9k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $46,993. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rockingham County, NC declined from 91,051 to 90,903, a −0.163% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,697 to $46,993, a 2.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Other (Hispanic) (2.65%), and White (Hispanic) (2.21%).

None of the households in Rockingham County, 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.

97.5% of the residents in Rockingham County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rockingham County, NC are Rockingham Community College (489 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rockingham County, NC was $120,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in Rockingham County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Rockingham County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Rockingham County, NC borders Alamance County, NC, Caswell County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Stokes County, NC, Henry County, VA, and Pittsylvania County, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Rockingham County, NC is home to a population of 90.9k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.76% of Rockingham County, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.42k people).

In 2021, there were 3.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65k people) in Rockingham County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.58k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Rockingham County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rockingham County, NC was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rockingham County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
65k ± 244
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.5k ± 570
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.58k ± 575

6.34%

Hispanic Population

5.76k people

6.34% of the people in Rockingham County, NC are hispanic (5.76k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

3.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.42k people

3.67%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

As of 2021, 3.76% of Rockingham County, NC residents (3.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rockingham County, NC was 3.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,102 ± 339
Gulf War (1990s)
769 ± 251
Gulf War (2001-)
550 ± 191

Rockingham County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rockingham County, NC employs 39.6k people. The largest industries in Rockingham County, NC are Manufacturing (7,229 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,546 people), and Retail Trade (4,570 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,929), Utilities ($53,710), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,025).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

39.6k

2021 Value

± 1,613

−0.252%

1 Year decline

± 5.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rockingham County, NC declined at a rate of −0.252%, from 39.7k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rockingham County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,621 people), Production Occupations (4,250 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,825 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rockingham County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39.6k

2021 Value

± 1,613

−0.252%

1 Year decline

± 5.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rockingham County, NC declined at a rate of −0.252%, from 39.7k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rockingham County, NC, are Manufacturing (7,229 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,546 people), and Retail Trade (4,570 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rockingham County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Rockingham County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,672

Median earning men ± $1,555

$29,689

Median earning women ± $1,672

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,146), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,281), and Information ($48,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,943), and Construction ($45,882).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

462
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
382
Retail Trade
379
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$920k
Manufacturing
$188k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$117k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

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.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

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

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rockingham County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.653%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.653%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rockingham County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 2021, universities in Rockingham County, NC awarded 489 degrees. The student population of Rockingham County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 649 male students and 1,218 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rockingham County, NC are White (355 and 73.7%), followed by Black or African American (64 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 7.05%), and Unknown (16 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in Rockingham County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rockingham Community College (489 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rockingham County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 and 29%), Registered Nursing (34 and 6.95%), and Electrician (33 and 6.75%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,867 students enrolled in Rockingham County, NC, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,181 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
142 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded
Medical Office Management
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rockingham County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rockingham County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rockingham Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

489 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rockingham Community College with 489 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 240 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rockingham County, NC, which is 0.964 times less than the 249 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 355 degrees mean that there were 5.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($142) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rockingham County, NC was $120,600 in 2021, which is 0.492 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,900 to $120,600, a 4.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Rockingham County, NC is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rockingham County, NC have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rockingham County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rockingham County, NC is $46,993. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rockingham County, NC was Census Tract 416.01 with a value of $74,741, followed by Census Tract 411 and Census Tract 410.02, with respective values of $64,625 and $64,124.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.503%.

Housing

Property

$120,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,698

$26,871

Median Property Taxes

±$1,176

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rockingham County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rockingham County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.9% of the housing units in Rockingham County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rockingham County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 416.01
Census Tract 411
Census Tract 410.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rockingham County, NC was Census Tract 416.01 with a value of $74,741, followed by Census Tract 411 and Census Tract 410.02, with respective values of $64,625 and $64,124.

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

Household Income

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

$46,993

Median Household Income

± $2,314

37.9k

Number of Households

± 1,599

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.9k households in Rockingham County, NC grew to $46,993 from the previous year's value of $45,697.

The following chart displays the households in Rockingham 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.11%)
Worked At Home (3.88%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Rockingham County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (3.88%).

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.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rockingham County, NC have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Rockingham County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.503%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rockingham County, NC (16.3k out of 89.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22% of the children was living in poverty in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 245 in Rockingham County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 67.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.2% of the population of Rockingham County, NC has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NC see 2677 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (2591 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2685 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 736 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,677 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockingham County, NC

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NC see an average of 2,677 patients per year. This represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (2,591 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.79%

Uninsured

40.2%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rockingham County, NC grew by 3.68% from 9.45% to 9.79%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53 in Rockingham County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rockingham County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.6% in Rockingham County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rockingham County, NC.

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