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Rocky Mount, Virginia, in Franklin county, is 19 miles S of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 109 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are an estimated 4,066 people in the town.
In Rocky Mount, about 43% of adults are married. In Rocky Mount, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Rocky Mount has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Rocky Mount had a median family income of $38,688.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,563) in Rocky Mount. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 60% of housing in Rocky Mount is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Rocky Mount.
In Rocky Mount, 88% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Rocky Mount to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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