Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount: The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It is located on the Tar River in eastern North Carolina. Rocky Mount is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rocky Mount History Museum and the Rocky Mount Children's Museum.
About
Rocky Mount is a city located in the county of Nash in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,477 and a population density of 503 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,689 inhabitants.
The city was created 208 years ago in 1815.
Quick Facts about Rocky Mount
| Population : | 53,689 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Nash County |
| Postal code : | 27801, 27803, 27804, 27802 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 114.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 102 feet / 31 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1816 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:54:46 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 470 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rocky Mount is located at 35°56'18"N 77°47'26"W (35.9382100, -77.7905300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rocky Mount decreased by 7.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 57,477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,401 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56,735 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 56,300 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55,880 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,003 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,992 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,634 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,232 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,922 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,689 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,452 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,341 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,564 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,297 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.8% |
| White only, percent : | 86.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 27.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,197 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $232,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,525 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $404 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,021 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,232 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 127,160 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 143,031 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 704,399 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,335 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $79,205 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,270 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,777 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 931 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 293 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,295 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,384 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,037.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.64 |
Best Things to Do in Rocky Mount
1 Sunset Park
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People born in Rocky Mount (69)
People born in Rocky Mount, including jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, actress and singer Mary Elizabeth Winstead, professional boxer James Boyd, .
List
- Harold Vick (American musician) he was born in 03/04/1936
- Dana Glover (American pop singer and songwriter) she was born in 14/10/1974
- Maureen Garrett (American actress) she was born in 18/08/1948
- Earle Hyman (American actor) he was born in 11/10/1926
- Buck Williams (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 08/03/1960
- Benjamin H. Bunn (American politician (1844-1907)) he was born in 19/10/1844
- Mike Easley (72nd governor of North Carolina) he was born in 23/03/1950
- Phil Ford (basketball player) he was born in 09/02/1956
- Kay Kyser (American bandleader, actor) he was born in 18/06/1905
- Elijah L. Daughtridge (American politician (1863-1921)) he was born in 17/01/1863
- Anthony Avent (American basketball player) he was born in 18/10/1969
- Charles Pittman (American basketball player) he was born in 23/03/1958
- Herman Boone (American football coach) he was born in 28/10/1935
- Whitey Thomas (American trumpeter) he was born in 29/06/1920
- James Carson Gardner (American politician) he was born in 08/04/1933
- Joe Bonner (American musician) he was born in 20/04/1948
- Allan Gurganus (American novelist and story writer) he was born in 11/06/1947
- Mae Mercer (American blues singer and actress (1932-2008)) she was born in 12/06/1932
Schools in Rocky Mount
College & universities near Rocky Mount, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199209 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
| 199087 | Nash Community College | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
| 198491 | Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro (NC) | 27886 |
| 197911 | Barton College | Wilson (NC) | 27893-7000 |
| 199953 | Wilson Community College | Wilson (NC) | 27893-3310 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rocky Mount, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
Post offices near Rocky Mount
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Moun Post Office | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27801 |
| Rocky Mount Annex Post Office | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
| Westridg Post Office | Rocky Mount (NC) | 27804 |
| Sharpsburg Post Office | Sharpsburg (NC) | 27878 |
| Battlebor Post Office | Battleboro (NC) | 27809 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rocky Mount , Virginia town in Virginia with a population of 4,712 people.
Other cities in Nash County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nash County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 5,572 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Red Oak | 3,492 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sharpsburg | 2,018 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Spring Hope | 1,313 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Dortches | 964 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Middlesex | 834 | City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Whitakers | 700 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bailey | 565 | Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States |
| Castalia | 273 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Momeyer | 228 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rocky Mount distances to largest North Carolina cities
