Rockingham County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Rockingham County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Rockingham County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,561 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 100.2 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.07% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 32,670 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Rockingham County grew by 15.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 85,561 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Rockingham County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.6% of residents. That is 0.8 points below Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 17,643 20.6% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 16,412 19.2% -3.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 17,333 20.3% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,389 19.2% +2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Rockingham County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.4% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Rockingham County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Rockingham County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,577 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.05% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rockingham County is about 13% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Rockingham County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $304,906 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,160 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.3% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Rockingham County is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,160 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rockingham County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rockingham County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,324 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,539 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,051 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Rockingham County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rockingham County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Rockingham County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Rockingham County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Rockingham County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Rockingham County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Rockingham County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County, VA | 85,561 | $81,577 #2/3 | $304,906 #1/3 | 20.6 min #1/3 |
| Page County, VA | 23,667 | $57,694 | $245,294 | 30.8 min |
| Augusta County, VA | 78,033 | $81,598 | $304,780 | 22.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rockingham County, Virginia.
What is the population of Rockingham County, Virginia?
About 85,561 people live in Rockingham County, Virginia, in 32,670 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 40.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Rockingham County, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Rockingham County, Virginia has 100 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Rockingham County, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($304,906 against $81,577), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,160 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Rockingham County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Rockingham County, Virginia is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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