The Town FilesNash County, North Carolina
96,216 people. The median home is worth $191,000 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $62,426.
Towns in Nash County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 54,341 | $165,700 | $55,534 | 40.7 |
| Nashville | 5,632 | $205,300 | $61,000 | 40.7 |
| Red Oak | 3,342 | $271,800 | $90,214 | 49.5 |
| Sharpsburg | 1,697 | $121,900 | $54,709 | 36.1 |
| Spring Hope | 1,309 | $161,000 | $38,393 | 53.4 |
| Dortches | 1,082 | $247,600 | $74,500 | 43.7 |
| Middlesex | 912 | $216,900 | $48,281 | 36.2 |
| Whitakers | 627 | $148,300 | $48,869 | 34.8 |
| Bailey | 568 | $155,700 | $60,208 | 47.4 |
People and housing
| Nash County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $953 | $969 |
| Median household income | $62,426 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
39,498 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,440 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 474 storm events in Nash County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Nash County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).