City · North Carolina
Reidsville, North Carolina
Reidsville, city, in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Reidsville had 14,692 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,583 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,585 (±24). GEOID 3755900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,692
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,583 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,585 ±24
Median household income
$42,921
±$4,623 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$138,800
±$21,473 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$822
±$59 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Reidsville and what county is it in?
Reidsville is a city in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It covers 14.8 square miles of land, 985 residents per square mile in 2020.
Reidsville is in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Reidsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,692 people lived in Reidsville on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 14,583 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,585 (±24).
| Measure | Reidsville | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,585 ±24 | 92,131 | +670 |
| Households | 6,614 ±365 | 39,606 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.12 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,269 ±378 | 43,868 | no clear change |
Reidsville's population since 2000
From 14,485 in 2000 to 14,692 in 2025: up 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Reidsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Reidsville?
The median resident of Reidsville is 42.0 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.6%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Reidsville | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±4.0 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±3.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±2.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±2.9 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% ±4.0 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.1% ±5.3 pts | 69.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.6% ±4.6 pts | 17.3% | −6.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±2.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4% ±3.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.9% ±3.5 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8% ±3.7 pts | 17.0% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±3.4 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Reidsville earn?
Half of Reidsville's 6,614 households earn less than $42,921 a year (±$4,623), against $57,053 in Rockingham County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $39,799 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Reidsville | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,921 ±$4,623 | $57,053 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,852 ±$4,634 | $76,096 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,057 ±$2,330 | $32,991 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% ±4.7 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.4% ±9.0 pts | 23.7% | −16.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.1% ±5.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±3.3 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±3.7 pts | 85.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Reidsville?
Owners occupy 52.8% of Reidsville's occupied homes and renters 47.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,800 by its owner (±$21,473). The median renter pays $822 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Reidsville | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,800 ±$21,473 | $168,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $822 ±$59 | $810 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0% ±7.4 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,223 ±$97 | $1,214 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.8% ±5.8 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.2% ±5.8 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,269 ±378 | 43,868 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±3.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.9% ±4.7 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% ±4.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±2.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.2% ±4.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Reidsville building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units in Reidsville in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Reidsville work and get to work?
72.9% of Reidsville's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Reidsville | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±4.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±3.3 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.9% ±6.2 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±4.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.3% ±3.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±2.9 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Reidsville?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Reidsville, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,802 (Tract 414) to $66,667 (Tract 415.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 415.02Rockingham County | 6,326 | $56,106 |
| Tract 412Rockingham County | 4,869 | $39,611 |
| Tract 414Rockingham County | 2,779 | $35,802 |
| Tract 415.01Rockingham County | 1,302 | $66,667 |
| Tract 416.01Rockingham County | 3,674 | $88,275 |
| Tract 413Rockingham County | 6,399 | $55,279 |
| Tract 416.02Rockingham County | 4,586 | $110,521 |
| Tract 401.01Rockingham County | 3,808 | $72,908 |
| Tract 411Rockingham County | 6,327 | $63,247 |
| Tract 401.02Rockingham County | 2,168 | $58,848 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Reidsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Reidsville compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Reidsville is the 2,433rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 72nd-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Reidsville ranks 367th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 72nd | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 266th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 195th | 443 |
| Median household income | 367th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 355th | 443 |
| Median home value | 385th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 296th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 105th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 291st | 421 |
| Median age | 188th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 355th | 443 |
| Work from home | 248th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 225th | 439 |
Reidsville's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Reidsville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Reidsville?
9 of the 57 figures for Reidsville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Reidsville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Reidsville.