Rocky Mount, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rocky Mount

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Rocky Mount

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.9%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

5,583

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.7%
High School / GED: 32.5%
Some College or Associate's: 31.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.3%
Single Parents: 16.1%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 42.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 62.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 51.4%
Puerto Rican: 12.9%
Cuban: 5.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 13.2%
South American: 5.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.6%
Other White: 56.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 39.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.3%
Spanish: 4.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 6.9%
Not Enrolled: 76.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources