rockingham, north carolina

Rockingham is a city located in Richmond County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,672. It is the county seat of Richmond County.

Geography

Rockingham is located at 34°56'22" North, 79°45'40" West (34.939528, -79.761236). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²). 18.9 km² (7.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 9,672 people, 3,966 households, and 2,573 families residing in the city. The population density is 512.3/km² (1,326.8/mi²). There are 4,375 housing units at an average density of 231.7/km² (600.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 65.57% White, 29.90% African American, 1.10% Native American, 1.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,966 households out of which 30.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% are married couples living together, 19.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.92. In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $26,574, and the median income for a family is $33,534. Males have a median income of $27,923 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,426. 20.4% of the population and 18.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.4% of those under the age of 18 and 15.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

Official website of Rockingham, NC

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