Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Rockingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,643 and a population density of 63 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,285 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wentworth. The county was created 241 years ago in 1784.
County Snapshot
Rockingham County at a glance
Rockingham County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
EdenPopulation 14,867
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Rockingham County
| Population | 91,285 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Rockingham County, Rockingham County |
| Area | 1482 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3961,-79.7752 |
| Named for | Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham |
| Capital | Wentworth |
| Establishment | January 01, 1785 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:51:46 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rockingham County is located at 36°23'46"N 79°46'31"W (36.3960800, -79.7751500). It has 7 neighbors: Alamance County, Caswell County, Forsyth County, Guilford County, Stokes County, Henry County and Pittsylvania County.
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The largest city of Rockingham County is Eden with a population of 14,867. Other cities include, Reidsville population 13,993, Wentworth population 2,734, Norwood population 2,469 and Mayodan population 2,410. See all Rockingham County cities & populated places.
Rockingham County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eden | 14,867 | Town in North Carolina, U. |
| Reidsville | 13,993 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Wentworth | 2,734 | Small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina |
| Norwood | 2,469 | Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States |
| Mayodan | 2,410 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Madison | 2,108 | Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA |
| Stoneville | 1,261 | Human settlement in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Official website of Rockingham County
Official Website- Wentworth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rockingham County decreased by 2.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93,643 | - | census |
| 2011 | 93,284 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 92,691 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 91,896 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 91,790 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 91,657 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 91,308 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 90,791 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 90,617 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 91,010 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 91,285 | 0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Rockingham County (11)
People born in Rockingham County, including politician David Settle Reid, politician Robert Broadnax Glenn, politician Meredith Poindexter Gentry, .
More notable people
- James Turner Morehead (American politician (1799-1875)) he was born in 11/01/1799
- John Motley Morehead III (American diplomat) he was born in 03/11/1870
- Thomas Settle (American judge and politician) he was born in 23/01/1831
- William A. Garrett he was born in 27/07/1854
- A. B. Dilworth he was born in 14/12/1814
- Lily Morehead Mebane she was born in 13/08/1869
- J.P. Carter (American military officer and politician) he was born in 20/08/1915
- Iveson L. Brookes (Teacher, Baptist minister, and enslaver from Georgia and South Carolina) he was born in 01/01/1793
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rockingham County, New Hampshire county in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 311,307 people.
- Rockingham County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 82,346 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |