Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia
Rocky Mount: Town in Virginia
About
Rocky Mount is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,799 and a population density of 270 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,712 inhabitants.
The town was created 237 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Rocky Mount
| Population : | 4,712 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 24151 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 17.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,312 feet / 400 meters |
| Capital city : | Rocky Mount is capital of Franklin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:57:19 (31st January 2023) |
| Density : | 265 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rocky Mount is located at 36°59'52"N 79°53'31"W (36.9976400, -79.8919800).
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Official website of Rocky Mount
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rocky Mount decreased by 1.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,799 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,780 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,760 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,752 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,749 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,749 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,743 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,751 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,744 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,724 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,712 | -0.25% | estimation process |
People born in Rocky Mount (7)
People born in Rocky Mount, including stage, musical theatre, film and television actor Jesse L. Martin, football player Dwaine Board, racecar driver Joey Arrington, .
List
- Ron Hodges (American baseball player) he was born in 22/06/1949
- Satch Worley (NASCAR driver) he was born in 02/06/1948
- Tarell Basham (American football defensive end) he was born in 18/03/1994
- Michael Chitwood (poet) he was born in 01/01/1958
Schools in Rocky Mount
College & universities near Rocky Mount, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232089 | Ferrum College | Ferrum (VA) | 24088-9000 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rocky Mount, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rocky Mount
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Moun Post Office | Rocky Mount (VA) | 24151 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rocky Mount , North Carolina city in Edgecombe and Nash counties in the coastal plain region North Carolina, United States with a population of 53,689 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Franklin County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrum | 2,043 | Census designated place |
| Union Hall | 1,138 | Census designated place |
| Boones Mill | 233 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rocky Mount distances to largest Virginia cities
