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Population Review

Rowan County, NC — Population & Demographics

Rowan County, NC has a population of 148,487. The median household income is $63,196 and the median age is 40.5.

148,487

Population

$63,196

Median Income

$216,100

Median Home Value

40.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White71.3%
Black or African American15.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,196

Median Household Income

$32,675

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment

Housing

$216,100

Median Home Value

$990

Median Rent

71.2%

Homeownership

Education

88.1%

High School+

21.5%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Rowan County, NC has a population of 148,487 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Rowan County, NC is $63,196.

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