Demographics & People — Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 54,175 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~54,600 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Total Households | 23,159 |
| Family Households | 13,699 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4841 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,255 |
| Black or African American | 34,080 |
| Asian | 659 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,079 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 31,127 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,002 |
| American | 3,988 |
| English | 3,179 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,327 |
| German | 1,537 |
| Irish | 1,371 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 919 |
| Italian | 690 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 686 |
Language
| English Only | 48,615 |
| Spanish | 1,669 |
| Population 5+ | 51,313 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,655 |
| Population 18+ | 42,474 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rocky Mount, North Carolina.