Wentworth is a town located in Rockingham County North Carolina. Wentworth has a 2024 population of 2,733. Wentworth is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,659 in 2020.
The average household income in Wentworth is $79,407 with a poverty rate of 19.81%. The median age in Wentworth is 41.8 years: 46.9 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wentworth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,913 | 71.81% |
| Black or African American | 496 | 18.62% |
| Other race | 178 | 6.68% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 942 | 2.51 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 564 | 3 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.06 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Female | 99 | 3.41 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 34 | 2.32 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 212 | 11.23% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 8.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 189 | 10.02% |
| High School Graduate | 645 | 34.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 450 | 23.85% |
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 | 1,407 | 1,221 | 301 |
| Black | 391 | 329 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 57 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 21.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,000 | $0 | $62,788 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,250 | $0 | $81,008 |
| High School Graduate | $35,568 | $43,750 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,750 | $26,719 | $26,806 |
| Overall | $45,610 | $48,470 | $41,842 |
| Some College | $49,632 | $66,500 | $42,315 |
$45,610
Average Earnings
$48,470
Average Male
$41,842
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.29% of Wentworth residents speak only English, while 5.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,770 | 258 | 14.58% |
| Other | 164 | 164 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 164 | 81.59% |
| Multiple | 72 | 38 | 52.78% |
| Black | 362 | 11 | 3.04% |
19.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.17%
Male Poverty Rate
26.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wentworth is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wentworth is Black, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.68% |
| Some College | 18.7% |
| High School | 7.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.85% |
| Female Employed | 4.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,647 | $87,042 |
| Households | $71,806 | $79,407 |
| Married Families | $87,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,598 | $55,557 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
254
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 9.35% |
| Black | 101 | 23.88% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
79.84%
Born in Wentworth
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
98.5% of Wentworth residents were born in the United States, with 79.84% having been born in North Carolina. 1.35% 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 | 2,826 | 18 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 2,808 | 19 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 2,789 | 19 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 2,770 | 18 | 0.65% |
| 2025 | 2,752 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 2,733 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 2,715 | 22 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 2,693 | 25 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 2,668 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 2,659 | -65 | -2.39% |
| 2019 | 2,724 | 18 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 2,706 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,714 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,726 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 2,741 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,742 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2,742 | -20 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 2,762 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 2,775 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 2,782 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,779 | -47 | -1.66% |