County · North Carolina
Nash County, North Carolina
Nash County, North Carolina. Nash County had 99,365 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 12 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 37127.
Nash County is one of the 2 counties of the Rocky Mount, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
99,365
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 94,970 · ACS 2020-2024: 96,216
Median household income
$62,426
±$2,990 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$191,000
±$9,931 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$953
±$29 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Nash County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 94,970 residents in Nash County. The Census Bureau estimates 99,365 for July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 96,216 over 540 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nash County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 96,216 | 10,730,404 | +2,186 |
| Households | 38,797±583 | 4,282,345 | +1,786 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.04 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 43,797±152 | 4,895,668 | +752 |
Nash County's population since 2000
From 87,420 in 2000 to 99,365 in 2025: up 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Nash County?
Nash County holds 12 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Rocky Mount with 55,120 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rocky Mount | 54,341 | $55,534 |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 5,632 | $61,000 |
| Red Oak | 3,342 | $90,214 |
| Spring Hope | 1,309 | $38,393 |
| Dortches | 1,082 | $74,500 |
| Sharpsburg | 1,697 | $54,709 |
| Middlesex | 912 | $48,281 |
| Bailey | 568 | $60,208 |
| Whitakers | 627 | $48,869 |
| Momeyer | 277 | $65,278 |
| CastaliaGEOID 3710860 | 264 | $45,625 |
| Elm City | 1,218 | $36,150 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nash County?
The median resident of Nash County is 41.5 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.1%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nash County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% | 11.3% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.3%±0.3 pts | 60.0% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.1%±0.7 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1 pts | 3.3% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±1.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | +1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±1.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1%±1.4 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Nash County earn?
Half of Nash County's 38,797 households earn less than $62,426 a year (±$2,990), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $60,965 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nash County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,426±$2,990 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,429±$2,986 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,344±$1,181 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±1.5 pts | 13.0% | −3.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.6%±4.0 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3%±1.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7%±1.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Nash County?
Owners occupy 63.6% of Nash County's occupied homes and renters 36.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 by its owner (±$9,931). The median renter pays $953 a month including utilities, and 30.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nash County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $191,000±$9,931 | $288,900 | +$33,225 |
| Median gross rent | $953±$29 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.5%±4.0 pts | 39.6% | −6.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,367±$61 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.6%±1.8 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 43,797±152 | 4,895,668 | +752 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7%±2.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.4%±1.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Nash County building?
Builders took permits for 483 new housing units across Nash County in 2025 (483 single-family), 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nash County get to work?
80.6% of Nash County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Nash County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5%±1.2 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | −1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6%±1.6 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±1.3 pts | 16.3% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min±0.9 | 25.1 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 are Nash County's census tracts?
Nash County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,064 (Tract 110) to $95,631 (Tract 108.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nash County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 100 |
| Median household income | 45th of 100 |
| Median home value | 66th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 100 |
| Median age | 62nd of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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