Rockingham County, VA Demographics
What is the population of Rockingham County?
There are 138,911 residents in Rockingham County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 49.22% are males and 50.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.68% of the resident pool in Rockingham County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.3%. Additionally, 6.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 116,522 people in Rockingham County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 138,911 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 68,367 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 70,544 | 0.6% |
Male Population 49.22%
Female Population 50.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 121,791 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,745 | 3.9% |
| Not Citizen | 8,375 | -0.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.68%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.3%
Not Citizen 6.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,061 | 14.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,137 | 2.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,264 | -0.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,803 | -8.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 116,522 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.77%
Moved from Same County 5.91%
Moved from Same State 6.72%
Moved from Different State 2.03%
Same House as Last Year 84.57%
What are the employment statistics in Rockingham County?
White-collar workers make up 71.03% of the working population in Rockingham County, while blue-collar employees account for 28.97%. There are also 14,930 entrepreneurs in Rockingham County (10.74% of the workforce); 91,024 workers employed in private companies (65.46%); and 22,224 people working in governmental institutions (15.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 98,766 | 99.6% |
| Blue Collar | 40,284 | 105.8% |
White Collar 71.03%
Blue Collar 28.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,930 | 116.7% |
| Private Companies | 91,024 | 102.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 22,224 | 97.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,872 | 85.8% |
Self Employees 10.74%
Private Companies 65.46%
Governmental Workers 15.98%
Not for Profit Companies 7.82%
How many households are there in Rockingham County?
There are a total of 52,739 households in Rockingham County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.49% of these Rockingham County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.51%. Additionally, 29.63% of households have children and 70.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 52,739 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.2% |
| Family Households | 33,485 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 19,254 | 0.6% |
Family Households 63.49%
Non-Family Households 36.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,626 | 2.8% |
| Households without Children | 37,113 | 0.4% |
Households with Children 29.63%
Households without Children 70.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Rockingham County?
The average annual household income in Rockingham County is $93,739, while the median household income sits at $70,779 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,359, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,469. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $44,231 and $55,179, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $93,739 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $70,779 | 3.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 19,740 | -0.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 113,981 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rockingham County?
There are 58,342 housing units in Rockingham County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 52,739 occupied housing units in Rockingham County, 63.19% are owner-occupied, while 36.81% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $269,300. In general, housing costs reach $925 per month in Rockingham County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 58,342 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,024 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,746 | -15.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,678 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,249 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,367 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,723 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,234 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,960 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,745 | 8.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 616 | 227.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 52,739 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 33,328 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19,411 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 63.19%
Renter Occupied 36.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 18,924 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,404 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $269,300 | 7.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $248,200 | 4.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $925 | 1.5% |
With Mortgage 56.78%
Without Mortgage 43.22%
What is the level of education in Rockingham County?
Approximately 39.93% of the population in Rockingham County holds a high school degree (that's 43,976 residents), while 20.24% have attained a college certificate (22,287 locals) and 16% have a bachelor's degree (17,619 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,004 | 0.4% |
| Some High School | 43,976 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 22,287 | 9.5% |
| Associate Degree | 8,141 | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,619 | -0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,109 | 5.6% |
No High School 5.45%
Some High School 39.93%
Some College 20.24%
Associate Degree 7.39%
Bachelor's Degree 16%
Graduate Degree 10.99%
What is the marital status of Rockingham County residents?
A total of 41,645 people in Rockingham County have never been married (which represents 35.62% of the total population), while 55,691 of them are wedded (47.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,960 (1.68%) and 11,044 (9.45%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 41,645 | 0.4% |
| Married | 55,691 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1,960 | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6,589 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11,044 | -3.1% |
Never Married 35.62%
Married 47.63%
Separated 1.68%
Widowed 5.64%
Divorced 9.45%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rockingham County?
The top three means of transportation people in Rockingham County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 58,942 residents commute by car, 2,275 prefer going to work by walking and 507 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 58,942 | -0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 275 | -15.1% |
| Bicycle | 507 | 1.0% |
| Motorcycle | 45 | -42.3% |
| TaxiCab | 11 | -67.7% |
| Walk | 2,275 | -1.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Rockingham County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22827 | 10,357 | 4,381 | $67,425 | $85,233 |
| 22830 | 2,259 | 786 | $61,330 | $76,479 |
| 22831 | 447 | 188 | $51,181 | $64,983 |
| 22801 | 39,870 | 14,640 | $70,779 | $95,049 |
| 22802 | 29,370 | 11,196 | $62,116 | $82,681 |
| 22811 | 394 | 178 | $52,115 | $70,679 |
| 22812 | 10,121 | 3,382 | $83,858 | $104,035 |
| 22815 | 8,716 | 3,564 | $70,598 | $87,646 |
| 22820 | 211 | 84 | $0 | $67,969 |
| 22821 | 6,074 | 2,334 | $81,667 | $96,577 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.