Rockingham, NC Demographics
A map of Rockingham's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,668 | 50.5% |
Black | 3,274 | 35.4% |
Hispanic | 534 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 404 | 4.4% |
Native American/Other | 232 | 2.5% |
Asian | 131 | 1.4% |
Rockingham, North Carolina had a population of 9,243 in 2020. It was 50.5% White, 35.4% Black, 1.4% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rockingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockingham is the 100th 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).
Rockingham's White Population
4,668 residents of Rockingham identify as White, or 50.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Rockingham slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockingham is ranked #565 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rockingham is more White than neighboring Hamlet (49.3% White), and Dobbins Heights (10.6% White). Rockingham is less White than neighboring East Rockingham (56.8% White), Roberdel (82.9% White), and Cordova (72% White).
Rockingham's Black Population
3,274 residents of Rockingham identify as Black, or 35.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rockingham larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockingham is ranked #158 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rockingham is more Black than neighboring East Rockingham (19.6% Black), Roberdel (1.2% Black), and Cordova (14.2% Black). Rockingham is less Black than neighboring Hamlet (36.8% Black), and Dobbins Heights (79.3% Black).
Rockingham's Asian Population
131 residents of Rockingham identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rockingham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockingham is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rockingham is more Asian than neighboring East Rockingham (0.7% Asian), Roberdel (0% Asian), Cordova (1.1% Asian), Hamlet (0.5% Asian), and Dobbins Heights (0.1% Asian).
Rockingham's Hispanic Population
534 residents of Rockingham identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rockingham roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockingham is ranked #392 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rockingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Cordova (5.4% Hispanic), and Dobbins Heights (2.5% Hispanic). Rockingham is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rockingham (15.1% Hispanic), and Roberdel (8.9% Hispanic).
Rockingham's Native American/Other Population
232 residents of Rockingham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Rockingham is ranked #68 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rockingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Rockingham (2.4% Native American/Other), Roberdel (1.6% Native American/Other), and Dobbins Heights (1.7% Native American/Other). Rockingham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cordova (2.6% Native American/Other), and Hamlet (2.7% Native American/Other).
Rockingham's Multiracial Population
404 residents of Rockingham identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rockingham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rockingham is ranked #209 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rockingham is less Multiracial than neighboring East Rockingham (5.4% Multiracial), Roberdel (5.3% Multiracial), Cordova (4.6% Multiracial), Hamlet (4.9% Multiracial), and Dobbins Heights (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.