Rockingham County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rockingham County was 91,957, a 0.76% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rockingham County's population was 91,260, an increase of 0.08% compared to a population of 91,188 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rockingham County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rockingham County decreased by 122. In this period, the peak population was 93,681 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 92,079 - -
2001 92,196 117 0.13%
2002 92,657 461 0.5%
2003 92,561 -96 -0.1%
2004 92,084 -477 -0.52%
2005 92,204 120 0.13%
2006 92,472 268 0.29%
2007 92,580 108 0.12%
2008 92,609 29 0.03%
2009 92,741 132 0.14%
2010 93,681 940 1.01%
2011 93,309 -372 -0.4%
2012 92,722 -587 -0.63%
2013 91,930 -792 -0.85%
2014 91,825 -105 -0.11%
2015 91,697 -128 -0.14%
2016 91,326 -371 -0.4%
2017 90,844 -482 -0.53%
2018 90,680 -164 -0.18%
2019 91,118 438 0.48%
2020 91,188 70 0.08%
2021 91,260 72 0.08%
2022 91,957 697 0.76%
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Rockingham County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rockingham County's population increased by 1,602 (1.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Rockingham County's population decreased by 2,493 (2.66%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Rockingham County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rockingham County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 91,957. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rockingham County's population peaked in year 2010 at 93,681.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rockingham County's population was lowest in year 2018 at 90,680.

Rockingham County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Rockingham County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Rockingham County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.01% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.13% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rockingham County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rockingham County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.01% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 769. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Rockingham County's population grew the most with an increase of 940 (1.01%).

While from 2012 and 2013, Rockingham County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 792 (-0.85%).

Things to know

Is Rockingham County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rockingham County's population increased by 769 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 72 (0.08%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 697 (0.76%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Rockingham County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rockingham County increased by 27 (0.03%). The population was highest at 91,957 in the year 2022 and lowest at 90,680 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.08%.

References

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Rockingham County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rockingham County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Rockingham County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Rockingham County was 91,957, a 0.76% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rockingham County population was 91,260, an increase of 0.08% compared to a population of 91,188 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rockingham County decreased by 122. In this period, the peak population was 93,681 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Rockingham County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Rockingham County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Rockingham County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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