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Population Review

Rocky Mount city, NC — Population & Demographics

Rocky Mount city, NC has a population of 54,175. The median household income is $52,927 and the median age is 41.8.

54,175

Population

$52,927

Median Income

$148,300

Median Home Value

41.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White28.2%
Black or African American62.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$52,927

Median Household Income

$30,511

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$148,300

Median Home Value

$919

Median Rent

47.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.1%

High School+

21.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

7.6%

Work From Home

21.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Rocky Mount city, NC has a population of 54,175 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Rocky Mount city, NC is $52,927, with 16.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Rocky Mount city, NC is $148,300, with median rent at $919.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.