Rowan County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rowan County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37159
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 511.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 523.95 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.641355
- Longitude
- -80.521721
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 143,298
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 110,329
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 131,171 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 12,122 | 8.5% |
| White | 102,485 | 71.5% |
| Black | 23,372 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 1,012 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 94 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 547 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 104,768 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,563 | 5.0% |
| White | 83,507 | 75.7% |
| Black | 18,969 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 1,163 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,000 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 295 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 149,875
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,499
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 23,353
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 104,854 | 70.0% |
| Black | 23,658 | 15.8% |
| Asian | 1,200 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 90,423
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 21,404 | 23.7% |
| Republican | 39,146 | 43.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 29,315 | 32.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 42,470 | 47.0% |
| Female | 47,905 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 65,170 | 72.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,308 | 4.8% |
| Black | 14,892 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 871 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 47,482
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 37,630 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,012 | 23.5% |
| Black | 5,989 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 398 | 45.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 22,729 | 53.5% |
| Female | 24,744 | 51.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 27,796 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 24,150 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 64,975
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $243,792
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,029
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 8.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.