Rockingham County: Demographics & People
Census counts 85,600 people in Rockingham County, in 32,686 households. Median age 40.1 years. (2.3y older than Virginia). Population is 9% Hispanic or Latino and 2% Black. County is gaining 3,196 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 73 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 85,600; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 85,600 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 30,913 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 40.1y is 1.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 85,600 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 18,926 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 17,997.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 31,492.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 17,185 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 22.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 21.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 36.8% |
| Median age | 40.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 85,600 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 85,600 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 73,563 |
| Black residents | 2,060 |
| Asian residents | 943 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 327 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 54 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 2,240 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 6,413 |
| Diversity Index | 25.4% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 2.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 10.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 85,600 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 80,283 |
| Residents born in this state | 57,762 |
| Residents born in another state | 21,453 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 9,072 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 1,653 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,068 |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
32,686 households.
| Family households | 22,591 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 32,686 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 3,196 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 84,242 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 81,046 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,196 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 85,110 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 11,269 |
| Pct With Disability | 13.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,991 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 84,764 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 75,631 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 3,681 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 4,017 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,206 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 229 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 9,133 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 10.8% |
| Pct White | 85.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29