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Rockingham, NC


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Rockingham, North Carolina

Rockingham, North Carolina, in Richmond county, is 51 miles W of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 63 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 9,672 residents.

The People and Families of Rockingham

In Rockingham, about 46% of adults are married. Rockingham somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockingham had a median family income of $33,534.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rockingham. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rockingham Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Rockingham was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rockingham, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rockingham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rockingham Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Rockingham Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Rockingham, NC

Comparing Rockingham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime13

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