Rougemont, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 703, Rougemont's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rougemont is a small community located in North Carolina, within Durham County. The total population is 703. It ranks as the 526th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rougemont is 48.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. With 37.7% of the population under 18, Rougemont has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rougemont is $104,327. This is 44% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $298,500. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Rougemont is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rougemont is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.1%. The Black or African American population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 20.0%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rougemont, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.