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Rockingham County, Virginia
Rockingham County, Virginia. Rockingham County had 89,316 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 15 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 51165.
Rockingham County is one of the 2 counties of the Harrisonburg, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,316
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,757 · ACS 2020-2024: 85,600
Median household income
$80,693
±$2,623 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$313,000
±$9,071 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,160
±$47 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Rockingham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 83,757 residents in Rockingham County. The Census Bureau estimates 89,316 for July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 85,600 over 850 square miles of land.
| Measure | Rockingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 85,600 | 8,705,170 | +5,316 |
| Households | 32,686±401 | 3,365,732 | +1,692 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.03 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 36,550±77 | 3,684,756 | +1,046 |
Rockingham County's population since 2000
From 67,725 in 2000 to 89,316 in 2025: up 31.9%. 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 15 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Bridgewater with 6,924 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bridgewater | 6,596 | $75,280 |
|---|---|---|
| Massanetta Springs | 6,384 | $114,737 |
| Broadway | 4,170 | $64,669 |
| Timberville | 2,963 | $59,909 |
| Elkton | 2,941 | $62,031 |
| Grottoes | 2,899 | $100,291 |
| Massanutten | 2,164 | $108,207 |
| Dayton | 1,688 | $75,769 |
| Belmont EstatesGEOID 5106336 | 1,263 | $86,835 |
| McGaheysville | 978 | $66,761 |
| Mount Crawford | 439 | $100,526 |
| Port RepublicGEOID 5163896 | 408 | not published |
| KeezletownGEOID 5141624 | 369 | not published |
| LinvilleGEOID 5145960 | 355 | not published |
| Singers GlenGEOID 5172736 | 195 | 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 40.1 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.3%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rockingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.4 | 39.0 | −1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3% | 11.0% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.4%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.2%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±1.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6%±1.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±1.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.0%±1.6 pts | 42.2% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±1.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 32,686 households earn less than $80,693 a year (±$2,623), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,136 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,557 after inflation. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rockingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,693±$2,623 | $93,170 | +$4,557 |
| Mean household income | $105,531±$4,704 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,361±$1,926 | $50,666 | +$2,871 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±1.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Rockingham County?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Rockingham County's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $313,000 by its owner (±$9,071). The median renter pays $1,160 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rockingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $313,000±$9,071 | $383,700 | +$52,708 |
| Median gross rent | $1,160±$47 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±4.2 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,618±$53 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3%±1.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 36,550±77 | 3,684,756 | +1,046 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.8%±2.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.6%±1.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 685 new housing units across Rockingham County in 2025 (504 single-family), 7.7 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?
77.7% of Rockingham County's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Rockingham County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±1.2 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7%±1.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±1.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±1.2 pts | 18.3% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±0.8 | 27.3 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 $56,236 (Tract 105) to $114,737 (Tract 118.02).
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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 133 |
| Median household income | 48th of 133 |
| Median home value | 51st of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th of 133 |
| Median age | 84th of 133 |
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.