Rockingham County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Rockingham County, North Carolina has a population of 92,131, the 32nd most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $57,053 and the median home value is $168,600. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Rockingham County Quick Facts
How Rockingham County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,585 | 92,131 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $55,796 | $57,053 | +2.3% |
| Median home value | $156,000 | $168,600 | +8.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Rockingham County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | 15,356 | $47,260 | 19.2% | $120,700 |
| Reidsville | 14,585 | $42,921 | 21.1% | $138,800 |
| Wentworth | 2,692 | $68,500 | 18.1% | $170,300 |
| Mayodan | 2,401 | $38,446 | 22.8% | $120,600 |
| Madison | 2,242 | $52,593 | 8.0% | $184,900 |
| Stoneville | 1,094 | $44,630 | 28.3% | $150,600 |
| Ruffin | 423 | N/A | 6.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Rockingham County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 92,131. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rockingham County is 44.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rockingham County is $57,053. This is 21% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $168,600. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Rockingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Rockingham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rockingham County, North Carolina?
Rockingham County has a population of 92,131, making it the 32nd most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Rockingham County?
The median household income in Rockingham County is $57,053 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.
How many cities are in Rockingham County, North Carolina?
Rockingham County contains 7 Census-designated places.