Rockingham County's 2026 population is estimated at 95,275, reflecting a 0.93% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rockingham County is the 32nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 93,681 and has grown 1.7% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 43.3 years
There are 73,420 adults, (19,476 of whom are seniors) in Rockingham County.
Female: 47,193 (51.2%)
Male: 44,938 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Rockingham County includes 72.57% White, 17.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66,859 | 72.57% |
| Black or African American | 15,915 | 17.27% |
| Two or more races | 6,013 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 2,391 | 2.6% |
| Native American | 476 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 175 | 0.19% |
Rockingham County 's average per capita income is $43,699. Household income levels show a median of $57,053. The poverty rate stands at 16.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,088 | $107,312 |
| Families | $74,213 | $92,302 |
| Households | $57,053 | $76,096 |
| Non Families | $32,120 | $44,694 |
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