Demographics in Rocky Mount, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Rocky Mount?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

54,175

Male

25,578

47.2%

Female

28,597

52.8%

Median Age

41.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

28.2%

Black

62.9%

Hispanic

3.8%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

4.5%

Other

2.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.0%

High School or Higher

38.5%

Foreign Born

3.2%

Veterans

6.9%

Married

32.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Rocky Mount, NC has a population of 54,175 with a median age of 41.8. The racial makeup is 28.2% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 62.9% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.2%.