Rockingham County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rockingham County is located in Virginia with a total population of 84,739. It is the 24th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rockingham County is 40.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rockingham County is $78,468. This is 14% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $287,900. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rockingham County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.