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Rockingham, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Rockingham History

Rockingham, which is the county seat of Richmond County, was named after the Marquis of Rockinham. The County of Richmond was founded by Keader Keaton, an officer in the American Revolutionary War. Richmond was established in 1779 and was named in honor of Charles Lennox, the third Duke of Richmond and Lennox.

Rockingham and Nearby Attractions

  • National Railroad Museum & Hall of Fame
  • House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site
  • Cheraw State Recreation Area
  • Alligator Adventure
  • Greensboro Arboretum

Things To Do In Rockingham

There are numerous museums near Rockingham, including Marlboro County Historical Museum, National Railroad Museum & Hall of Fame, Rankin Museum of American and Natural History, and Taxidermy Hall of Fame. Historic sites nearby include the House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site, the Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, and Town Creek Indian Mound. There are also several parks near Rockingham. Cheraw State Recreation Area, Goodale State Park, and Morrow Mountain State Park are some of them. Other places of interest are Carowinds, J.C. Raulston Arboretum, and the North Carolina Zoo.

Rockingham Transportation

The nearest major airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Rockingham Higher Education

Northeastern Technical College, Richmond Community College and Saint Andrews Presbyterian College are located nearby.

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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