The Town FilesRockingham County, North Carolina
92,131 people. The median home is worth $168,600 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $57,053.
Towns in Rockingham County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | 15,421 | $120,700 | $47,260 | 36.8 |
| Reidsville | 14,583 | $138,800 | $42,921 | 42.0 |
| Wentworth | 2,662 | $170,300 | $68,500 | 44.3 |
People and housing
| Rockingham County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $810 | $969 |
| Median household income | $57,053 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 44.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
24,908 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,428 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 799 storm events in Rockingham County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Rockingham County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).