County · North Carolina
Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County, North Carolina. Rockingham County had 94,195 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 37157.
Rockingham County is one of the 3 counties of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
94,195
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,096 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,131
Median household income
$57,053
±$2,844 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$168,600
±$5,912 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$810
±$31 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Rockingham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 91,096 residents in Rockingham County. The Census Bureau estimates 94,195 for July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 92,131 over 566 square miles of land.
| Measure | Rockingham County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,131 | 10,730,404 | +1,054 |
| Households | 39,606±526 | 4,282,345 | +2,218 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.03 | 2.44 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 43,868±64 | 4,895,668 | −245 |
Rockingham County's population since 2000
From 91,928 in 2000 to 94,195 in 2025: up 2.5%. 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 Rockingham County?
Rockingham County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Eden with 15,500 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eden | 15,421 | $47,260 |
|---|---|---|
| Reidsville | 14,583 | $42,921 |
| Wentworth | 2,662 | $68,500 |
| Mayodan | 2,418 | $38,446 |
| Madison | 2,129 | $52,593 |
| Stoneville | 1,308 | $44,630 |
| RuffinGEOID 3758340 | 322 | not published |
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 Rockingham County?
The median resident of Rockingham County is 44.7 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.3%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rockingham County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7±0.2 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% | 11.3% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.9%±0.5 pts | 60.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.3%±0.7 pts | 20.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 3.3% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±1.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±0.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5%±1.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0%±1.2 pts | 35.7% | +1.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.4 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 Rockingham County earn?
Half of Rockingham County's 39,606 households earn less than $57,053 a year (±$2,844), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,632 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,421 after inflation. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rockingham County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,053±$2,844 | $72,388 | +$3,421 |
| Mean household income | $76,096±$2,999 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,991±$1,258 | $41,385 | +$3,197 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±1.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.7%±4.5 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7%±1.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±1.6 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 Rockingham County?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Rockingham County's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 by its owner (±$5,912). The median renter pays $810 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rockingham County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,600±$5,912 | $288,900 | +$29,778 |
| Median gross rent | $810±$31 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1%±5.3 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,214±$38 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1%±1.7 pts | 66.6% | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 43,868±64 | 4,895,668 | −245 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7%±1.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.4%±1.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±1.0 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 Rockingham County building?
Builders took permits for 382 new housing units across Rockingham County in 2025 (332 single-family), 4.1 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 Rockingham County get to work?
80.1% of Rockingham County's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Rockingham County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6%±1.5 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1%±2.0 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±1.2 pts | 16.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±1.1 | 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 Rockingham County's census tracts?
Rockingham County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,802 (Tract 414) to $110,521 (Tract 416.02).
All 22 census tracts of Rockingham County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Rockingham County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th of 100 |
| Median household income | 65th of 100 |
| Median home value | 76th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd of 100 |
| Median age | 38th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rockingham County 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' school search.