Rockingham is a city located in Richmond County North Carolina. Rockingham has a 2024 population of 8,783. Rockingham is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Rockingham is $55,756 with a poverty rate of 28.18%. The median age in Rockingham is 40 years: 36.9 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rockingham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,279 | 57.54% |
| Black or African American | 3,256 | 35.49% |
| Other race | 329 | 3.59% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,820 | 2.35 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 1,490 | 1.09 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Married | 1,318 | 2.78 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 769 | 3.77 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Male | 243 | 3.26 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 7.89% |
| Associates Degree | 876 | 13.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 934 | 14.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 383 | 6.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,744 | 27.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 308 | 4.87% |
| Some College | 1,583 | 25.02% |
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 | 4,001 | 3,600 | 972 |
| Black | 1,834 | 1,655 | 263 |
| Hispanic | 420 | 212 | 30 |
| Other Race | 198 | 86 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 74 | 29 |
| Native American | 54 | 35 | 17 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,121 | $43,831 | $30,573 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,276 | $0 | $54,408 |
| High School Graduate | $44,091 | $47,924 | $30,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,860 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,520 | $40,370 | $21,091 |
| Some College | $29,489 | $32,609 | $18,367 |
$35,520
Average Earnings
$40,370
Average Male
$21,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.67% of Rockingham residents speak only English, while 6.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,204 | 1,573 | 49.09% |
| White | 4,825 | 860 | 17.82% |
| Hispanic | 824 | 103 | 12.5% |
| Multiple | 232 | 65 | 28.02% |
| Native | 69 | 21 | 30.43% |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100% |
28.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.8%
Male Poverty Rate
34.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rockingham is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rockingham is Hispanic, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.66% |
| High School | 23.36% |
| Some College | 18.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.14% |
| Female Employed | 18.16% |
| Male Employed | 4.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,448 | $67,432 |
| Households | $38,750 | $55,756 |
| Married Families | $85,585 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,107 | $33,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
377
Number of Veterans
329
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 6.18% |
| Black | 98 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 11 | 20.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
71.93%
Born in Rockingham
96.73%
Native Born
3.27%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
96.73% of Rockingham residents were born in the United States, with 71.93% having been born in North Carolina. 1.78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,251 | -107 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 8,358 | -106 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 8,464 | -106 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 8,570 | -107 | -1.23% |
| 2025 | 8,677 | -106 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 8,783 | -107 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 8,890 | -68 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 8,958 | -90 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 9,048 | -161 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 9,209 | 527 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 8,682 | -101 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 8,783 | -68 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 8,851 | -136 | -1.51% |
| 2016 | 8,987 | -142 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 9,129 | -68 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 9,197 | -150 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 9,347 | -84 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 9,431 | -83 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 9,514 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 9,546 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,672 | 273 | 2.9% |
| 1990 | 9,399 | 1,099 | 13.24% |
| 1980 | 8,300 | 2,448 | 41.83% |
| 1970 | 5,852 | 340 | 6.17% |
| 1960 | 5,512 | 2,156 | 64.24% |
| 1950 | 3,356 | -301 | -8.23% |
| 1940 | 3,657 | 751 | 25.84% |
| 1930 | 2,906 | 397 | 15.82% |
| 1920 | 2,509 | -5,742 | -69.59% |