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Rocky Mount, NC


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Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in Nash county, is 48 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are an estimated 55,893 people in the city.

The People and Families of Rocky Mount

In Rocky Mount, about 46% of adults are married.

Rocky Mount has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rocky Mount had a median family income of $39,929.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($29,775) in Rocky Mount. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Rocky Mount Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Rocky Mount is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rocky Mount, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rocky Mount Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rocky Mount Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rocky Mount Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rocky Mount, NC

Comparing Rocky Mount 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
Senior Citizens63
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income25
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime12

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