Rowan County's 2026 population is estimated at 156,386, reflecting a 0.97% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rowan County is the 20th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 138,329 and has grown 13.05% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 116,647 adults, (26,593 of whom are seniors) in Rowan County.
Female: 75,631 (50.5%)
Male: 74,244 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Rowan County includes 69.96% White, 15.79% Black or African American, 4.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104,854 | 69.96% |
| Black or African American | 23,658 | 15.79% |
| Two or more races | 12,269 | 8.19% |
| Other race | 7,006 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 1,200 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 798 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.06% |
Rowan County 's average per capita income is $46,598. Household income levels show a median of $65,725. The poverty rate stands at 15.99%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,675 | $116,499 |
| Families | $79,057 | $98,792 |
| Households | $65,725 | $84,650 |
| Non Families | $37,749 | $51,195 |
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