East Rockingham is a CDP located in Richmond County North Carolina. East Rockingham has a 2024 population of 3,260. East Rockingham is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,338 in 2020.
The average household income in East Rockingham is $51,331 with a poverty rate of 32.24%. The median age in East Rockingham is 35.8 years: 28.5 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Rockingham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,311 | 69.44% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 17.19% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 10.97% |
| Other race | 79 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,306 | 2.54 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 487 | 1.04 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 369 | 3.2 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Female | 316 | 3.56 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Male | 134 | 3.73 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 13.92% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 15.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 5.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 685 | 35.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 6.36% |
| Some College | 348 | 18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,361 | 1,024 | 50 |
| Black | 361 | 347 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 137 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 137 | 91 |
| Other Race | 41 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,545 | $0 | $28,182 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,497 | $31,250 | $23,274 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,271 | $31,311 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,069 | $28,403 | $29,808 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $39,554 |
$29,069
Average Earnings
$28,403
Average Male
$29,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.54% of East Rockingham residents speak only English, while 10.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,210 | 901 | 40.77% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 81 | 22.25% |
| Multiple | 365 | 65 | 17.81% |
| Black | 568 | 64 | 11.27% |
| Other | 79 | 38 | 48.1% |
32.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.79%
Male Poverty Rate
38.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Rockingham is Other, with 48.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Rockingham is Black, with 11.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.8% |
| High School | 34.31% |
| Some College | 16.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.23% |
| Female Employed | 19.66% |
| Male Employed | 0.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,566 | $51,123 |
| Households | $31,475 | $51,331 |
| Married Families | $69,427 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,258 | $48,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
242
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 11.53% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 29.08% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 17.13% |
| Black | 6 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.63%
Born in East Rockingham
93.24%
Native Born
6.76%
Foreign Born
2.43%
Non Citizen
4.33%
Naturalized
93.24% of East Rockingham residents were born in the United States, with 72.63% having been born in North Carolina. 2.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,260 | -34 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 3,294 | -34 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 3,328 | -210 | -5.94% |
| 2021 | 3,538 | 200 | 5.99% |
| 2020 | 3,338 | 252 | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 3,086 | -203 | -6.17% |
| 2018 | 3,289 | -108 | -3.18% |
| 2017 | 3,397 | 59 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 3,338 | -583 | -14.87% |
| 2015 | 3,921 | -148 | -3.64% |
| 2014 | 4,069 | 347 | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 3,722 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 3,708 | -173 | -4.46% |
| 2011 | 3,881 | 145 | 3.88% |
| 2010 | 3,736 | 0 | 0% |