Rocky Mount Authority

Rocky Mount is a middle-income small city of 54,297 with home prices 1.7× below the North Carolina median.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, operates as a North Carolina city of 54,297. Households here earn a median of $55,534.

Definition and scope

Rocky Mount sits within Edgecombe County, North Carolina, one of North Carolina's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Rocky Mount, NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Rocky Mount has approximately 54,297 residents. The median age is 40.7 years. Roughly 49% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $165,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 26.0%
• Black or African American: 62.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
• Asian: 1.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Rocky Mount is $55,534. Poverty rate stands at 19.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.7%. Educational attainment: 22.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Rocky Mount:

• Public schools: 21
• Public libraries: 2
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Rocky Mount is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Nash County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Rocky Mount sits at an elevation of 119 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.