Rockingham County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rockingham County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37157
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 157
Geography
- Land Area
- 565.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 572.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.381806
- Longitude
- -79.782754
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 90,294
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 71,736
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 85,375 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,918 | 5.4% |
| White | 65,282 | 72.3% |
| Black | 16,016 | 17.7% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 131 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 755 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 69,173 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,565 | 3.6% |
| White | 53,694 | 74.8% |
| Black | 13,943 | 19.4% |
| Asian | 560 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 839 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 111 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 273 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 92,131
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,334
- Poverty Rate
- 15.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,677
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 66,859 | 72.6% |
| Black | 15,915 | 17.3% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 56,638
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 16,758 | 29.6% |
| Republican | 22,570 | 39.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,026 | 30.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 26,234 | 46.3% |
| Female | 30,388 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,363 | 73.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,919 | 3.4% |
| Black | 10,735 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 267 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 32,108
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,083 | 60.6% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 29.3% |
| Black | 5,128 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 130 | 48.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,038 | 57.3% |
| Female | 17,067 | 56.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,142 (27.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,322 (16.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 43,868
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $172,089
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $827
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.