North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 149,875 (100%) |
| Population Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,725 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,667 |
| Median Home Value | $238,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 64,975 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 42,593 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,306 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,076 (9.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 58,899 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 39,760 (67.5%) |
The table below compares Rowan County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 20 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 54 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 55 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
