Rocky Point, NC Profile: Facts & Data

The Rocky Point CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 1,522 as of July 1, 2025. Rocky Point ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Rocky Point is located at latitude 34.4352 and longitude -77.8878 in Pender County. The formal boundaries for the Rocky Point Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 6.9 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Pender County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Rocky Point Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Rocky Point, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2025)

POPULATION
Total Population	1,522 (100%)
Population in Households	1,522 (100.0%)
Population in Families	1,351 (88.8%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	221
Diversity Index²	77


INCOME
Median Household Income	$52,082
Average Household Income	$70,857
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	28%
Per Capita Income	$25,047
Wealth Index⁵	50
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Low (44.2)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	619 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	424 (68.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	114 (18.4%)
Vacant Housing Units	81 (13.1%)
Median Home Value	$229,508
Average Home Value	$238,042
Housing Affordability Index³	83

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	538
Average Household Size	2.83
Family Households	398
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Rocky Point, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Rocky Point to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2025	2025-2030
Population	0.59%	2.32%
Households	1.48%	2.84%
Families		1.84%
Median Household Income		0.75%
Per Capita Income		1.68%
Owner Occupied HU		0.19%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 376	52nd
Population Density	# 635	18th
Median Household Income	# 535	31st
Housing Affordability Index	# 299	39th
Per Capita Income	# 641	18th
Diversity Index	# 59	93rd

Rocky Point, NC Profile: Facts & Data

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Rocky Point, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2025)

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