East Rockingham, NC Demographics
A map of East Rockingham's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,972 | 56.8% |
Black | 682 | 19.6% |
Hispanic | 524 | 15.1% |
Multiracial | 186 | 5.4% |
Native American/Other | 82 | 2.4% |
Asian | 25 | 0.7% |
East Rockingham, North Carolina had a population of 3,471 in 2020. It was 56.8% White, 19.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 15.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Rockingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is the 232nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
East Rockingham's White Population
1,972 residents of East Rockingham identify as White, or 56.8%. This makes the White share of the population of East Rockingham roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is ranked #519 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Rockingham is more White than neighboring Rockingham (50.5% White), Hamlet (49.3% White), and Dobbins Heights (10.6% White). East Rockingham is less White than neighboring Cordova (72% White), and Roberdel (82.9% White).
East Rockingham's Black Population
682 residents of East Rockingham identify as Black, or 19.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Rockingham roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is ranked #276 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Rockingham is more Black than neighboring Cordova (14.2% Black), and Roberdel (1.2% Black). East Rockingham is less Black than neighboring Rockingham (35.4% Black), Hamlet (36.8% Black), and Dobbins Heights (79.3% Black).
East Rockingham's Asian Population
25 residents of East Rockingham identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Rockingham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is ranked #337 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Rockingham is more Asian than neighboring Hamlet (0.5% Asian), Roberdel (0% Asian), and Dobbins Heights (0.1% Asian). East Rockingham is less Asian than neighboring Rockingham (1.4% Asian), and Cordova (1.1% Asian).
East Rockingham's Hispanic Population
524 residents of East Rockingham identify as Hispanic, or 15.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Rockingham roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is ranked #99 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Rockingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockingham (5.8% Hispanic), Cordova (5.4% Hispanic), Hamlet (5.8% Hispanic), Roberdel (8.9% Hispanic), and Dobbins Heights (2.5% Hispanic).
East Rockingham's Native American/Other Population
82 residents of East Rockingham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Rockingham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Rockingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roberdel (1.6% Native American/Other), and Dobbins Heights (1.7% Native American/Other). East Rockingham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockingham (2.5% Native American/Other), Cordova (2.6% Native American/Other), and Hamlet (2.7% Native American/Other).
East Rockingham's Multiracial Population
186 residents of East Rockingham identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Rockingham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, East Rockingham is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Rockingham is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockingham (4.4% Multiracial), Cordova (4.6% Multiracial), Hamlet (4.9% Multiracial), and Roberdel (5.3% Multiracial). East Rockingham is less Multiracial than neighboring Dobbins Heights (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.