Rowan County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
148,487
Male
73,722
49.6%
Female
74,765
50.4%
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
6.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.8%
High School or Higher37.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.2%
Married
42.6%
Rowan County, NC has a population of 148,487 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 71.3% of the population. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.0% of residents are foreign-born.