Rocky Point is a CDP located in Pender County North Carolina. Rocky Point has a 2024 population of 830. Rocky Point is currently declining at a rate of -6.21% annually and its population has decreased by -49.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Rocky Point is $65,187 with a poverty rate of 29.47%. The median age in Rocky Point is 40.3 years: 39.5 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rocky Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 639 | 67.98% |
| Other race | 198 | 21.06% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 5.85% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 5.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 412 | 2.28 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.08 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 159 | 3.02 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 45 | 4.31 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 22 | 3 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 19.13% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 8.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 99 | 14.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 14.2% |
| Some College | 193 | 28.85% |
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 | 458 | 351 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 38 | 32 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $145,074 | $18,846 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,732 | $33,214 | $41,518 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,966 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $41,204 |
$35,966
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.34% of Rocky Point residents speak only English, while 27.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 198 | 198 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 198 | 84.26% |
| White | 602 | 59 | 9.8% |
| Multiple | 55 | 14 | 25.45% |
| Black | 48 | 6 | 12.5% |
29.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.31%
Male Poverty Rate
28.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rocky Point is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rocky Point is White, with 9.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.95% |
| High School | 19.19% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 72.97% |
| Female Employed | 13.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,500 | $70,756 |
| Households | $47,500 | $65,187 |
| Married Families | $72,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $57,474 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 9.45% |
| Black | 12 | 31.58% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
65.96%
Born in Rocky Point
92.45%
Native Born
7.55%
Foreign Born
7.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.45% of Rocky Point residents were born in the United States, with 65.96% having been born in North Carolina. 7.55% 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 | 830 | -55 | -6.21% |
| 2023 | 885 | -55 | -5.85% |
| 2022 | 940 | -280 | -22.95% |
| 2021 | 1,220 | -424 | -25.79% |
| 2020 | 1,644 | -43 | -2.55% |
| 2019 | 1,687 | -85 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 1,772 | -107 | -5.69% |
| 2017 | 1,879 | -160 | -7.85% |
| 2016 | 2,039 | 72 | 3.66% |
| 2015 | 1,967 | 66 | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 1,901 | -26 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 1,927 | 118 | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 1,809 | 255 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 1,554 | -48 | -3% |
| 2010 | 1,602 | 0 | 0% |