Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount: The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
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 210 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9382,-77.7905 |
| Altitude | 102 feet / 31 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1816 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:20:19 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 470 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rocky Mount is located at 35°56'18"N 77°47'26"W (35.9382100, -77.7905300).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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Services and Civic Places in Rocky Mount
1Rocky Mount Public Utilities
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5Dortches Town Hall
3057 Town Hall Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 View details
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rocky Mount, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rocky Mount, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (1)
- 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