WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Rockingham, NC

View of Rockingham, NC
Image credit: Katnabbi / CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
8,815
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
283 ft
Median Home Value
$150,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$659/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,224
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Rockingham in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityMonroe, North Carolina46 miles away · 42,644 residents.

About Rockingham

Rockingham is a city and the county seat of Richmond County, North Carolina. Named in honor of the Marquess of Rockingham and hosting the historic Rockingham Speedway alongside a major downtown revitalization initiative, the community of approximately 8,967 is served by the Richmond County Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingBright SkiesA95.6rating

Loading town details...