Rockingham County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Rockingham County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Rockingham County, Virginia has a population of 85,600, the 24th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $80,693 and the median home value is $313,000. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Rockingham County Quick Facts

Population 85,600

Median Household Income $80,693

Median Home Value $313,000

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 40.1 years

Homeownership Rate 75.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.0%

High School Graduation 87.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 85,600 24th of 133

Median Income $80,693 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 2.7%

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	84,739	85,600	+1.0%
Median household income	$78,468	$80,693	+2.8%
Median home value	$287,900	$313,000	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Rockingham

$80,693

$93,170

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rockingham

$313,000

$383,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 38.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

9.6%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.3%

Renter 24.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,160/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

24.7%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Rockingham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bridgewater	6,708	$75,280	6.3%	$384,700
Massanetta Springs	6,358	$114,737	6.3%	$467,700
Broadway	4,273	$64,669	13.3%	$284,300
Timberville	3,036	$59,909	17.1%	$231,000
Elkton	3,006	$62,031	9.9%	$246,800
Grottoes	2,961	$100,291	9.0%	$275,700
Massanutten	2,261	$108,207	1.9%	$396,900
Dayton	1,920	$75,769	4.7%	$346,600
McGaheysville	1,327	$66,761	10.5%	$315,700
Belmont Estates	1,162	$86,835	6.2%	$378,700
Keezletown	706	N/A	23.6%	$337,000
Mount Crawford	532	$100,526	16.8%	$291,700
Port Republic	510	N/A	0.0%	$375,500
Linville	484	N/A	0.6%	$327,800
Singers Glen	155	N/A	0.0%	$170,800

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Population Overview

Rockingham County is located in Virginia with a total population of 85,600. It is the 24th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rockingham County is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rockingham County is $80,693. This is 13% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $313,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rockingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

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 Virginia 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, Virginia?

Rockingham County has a population of 85,600, making it the 24th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Rockingham County?

The median household income in Rockingham County is $80,693 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Rockingham County, Virginia?

Rockingham County contains 15 Census-designated places.