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 $63,191 with a poverty rate of 37.8%. The median age in Rocky Point is 40.1 years: 30.4 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rocky Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 501 | 47.94% |
| Other race | 221 | 21.15% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 13.21% |
| Native American | 23 | 2.2% |
| 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 | 387 | 2.7 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 153 | 3.26 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 65 | 3.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 41 | 5.05 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 21.57% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 11.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 6.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 156 | 23.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 15.54% |
| Some College | 136 | 20.51% |
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 | 382 | 285 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 55 | 0 |
| Other Race | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 76 | 69 | 6 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $143,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,375 | $21,250 | $41,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,113 | $29,107 | $0 |
| Some College | $33,603 | $32,574 | $36,944 |
$29,113
Average Earnings
$29,107
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.43% of Rocky Point residents speak only English, while 28.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 333 | 304 | 91.29% |
| Other | 221 | 219 | 99.1% |
| Multiple | 162 | 96 | 59.26% |
| White | 501 | 46 | 9.18% |
| Black | 138 | 34 | 24.64% |
37.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.96%
Male Poverty Rate
36.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rocky Point is Other, with 99.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rocky Point is White, with 9.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.82% |
| High School | 33.97% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 31.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,234 | $70,228 |
| Households | $52,591 | $63,191 |
| Married Families | $70,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,200 | $36,791 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
75
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 9.09% |
| Black | 27 | 28.72% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
61.63%
Born in Rocky Point
86.6%
Native Born
13.4%
Foreign Born
8.04%
Non Citizen
5.36%
Naturalized
86.6% of Rocky Point residents were born in the United States, with 61.63% having been born in North Carolina. 8.04% 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% |