Rockingham County, Virginia Population 2022
Rockingham County, Virginia's estimated population is 84,009 with a growth rate of 0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rockingham County, Virginia is the 26th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 Population was 76,408 and has seen a growth of 9.95% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84,009 | 687 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 83,322 | 687 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 82,635 | 687 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 81,948 | 687 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 81,261 | 864 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 80,397 | 1,030 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 79,367 | 922 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 78,445 | 567 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 77,878 | 459 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 77,419 | 282 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 77,137 | 276 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 76,861 | 453 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 76,408 | 18,926 | 32.93% |
| 1990 | 57,482 | 444 | 0.78% |
| 1980 | 57,038 | 9,148 | 19.10% |
| 1970 | 47,890 | 7,405 | 18.29% |
| 1960 | 40,485 | 5,406 | 15.41% |
| 1950 | 35,079 | 3,790 | 12.11% |
| 1940 | 31,289 | 1,580 | 5.32% |
| 1930 | 29,709 | -338 | -1.12% |
| 1920 | 30,047 | -4,856 | -13.91% |
| 1910 | 34,903 | 1,376 | 4.10% |
| 1900 | 33,527 | 2,228 | 7.12% |
| 1890 | 31,299 | 1,732 | 5.86% |
| 1880 | 29,567 | 5,899 | 24.92% |
| 1870 | 23,668 | 260 | 1.11% |
| 1860 | 23,408 | 3,114 | 15.34% |
| 1850 | 20,294 | 2,950 | 17.01% |
| 1840 | 17,344 | -3,339 | -16.14% |
| 1830 | 20,683 | 5,899 | 39.90% |
| 1820 | 14,784 | 2,031 | 15.93% |
| 1810 | 12,753 | 2,379 | 22.93% |
| 1800 | 10,374 | 2,925 | 39.27% |
| 1790 | 7,449 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74,651 | 92.98% |
| Black or African American | 2,428 | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1,587 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 700 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 578 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 275 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.08% |
Rockingham County, Virginia Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,994 | 2.53 | 74.5 |
| Married | 17,916 | 3.06 | 85.7 |
| Non Family | 8,935 | 1.24 | 60 |
| Female | 2,743 | 3.03 | 53.5 |
| Male | 1,400 | 3.03 | 63.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,862 | 7.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,945 | 9.00% |
| High School Graduate | 19,294 | 35.12% |
| Some College | 8,692 | 15.82% |
| Associates Degree | 3,668 | 6.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,600 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,875 | 10.69% |
Rockingham County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,497 | 43,003 | 13,750 |
| Hispanic | 2,740 | 1,665 | 262 |
| Black | 1,198 | 1,022 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 547 | 341 | 69 |
| Other Race | 405 | 267 | 56 |
| Asian | 318 | 290 | 172 |
| Native American | 219 | 202 | |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.09%.
$38,223
Average Earnings
$44,312
Average Male
$30,887
Average Female
Rockingham County, Virginia Language by Age
Rockingham County, Virginia Language
90.67% of Rockingham County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 9.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.88% of the population.
Rockingham County, Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69,788 | 5,621 | 8.05% |
| Hispanic | 5,447 | 820 | 15.05% |
| Black | 2,150 | 364 | 16.93% |
| Multiple | 1,524 | 327 | 21.46% |
| Other | 119 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 548 | 100 | 18.25% |
| Islander | 62 | 10 | 16.13% |
8.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.84%
Male Poverty Rate
9.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rockingham County, Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockingham County, Virginia is Multiple, with 21.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockingham County, Virginia is Hispanic, with 15.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.78%.
Rockingham County, Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Rockingham County, Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Rockingham County, Virginia Marriage
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.
Rockingham County, Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,248 | 7.23% |
| Black | 114 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 3.08% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.93% |
| Other Race | 14 | 2.81% |
| Islander | 7 | 12.96% |
Rockingham County, Virginia Veterans by Education
7.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.76%
Born in Rockingham County, Virginia
94.21%
Native Born
5.79%
Foreign Born
3.26%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.21% of Rockingham County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 67.76% having been born in Virginia. 3.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990