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Rocky Mount, NC

Founded 1816Nash CountyElev. 31 m
Population
54,175
Median home
$148,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount is home to roughly 54,175 residents. Rocky Mount was founded in 1816 and sits in Nash County. The median age is 41.8 and the median household income is $52,927. Homes carry a median value of $148,300, and about 48% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (62.7%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
54,175
Median age
41.8
Median household income
$52,927
Per-capita income
$30,511
Poverty rate
21.2%
High-school grad or higher
86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg. commute
21.4 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White27.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black62.7%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.2%
Production, transportation & material moving25.1%
Sales & office20.9%
Service18.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$148,300
Median gross rent
$919/mo
Owner-occupied
47.5%
Median year built
1978
Households
23,159
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rocky Mount has 21 public schools — 8 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading24%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CITI High SchoolHighGrades 9–13
Nash Central HighHighGrades 9–12
Northern Nash HighHighGrades 9–12
NRM Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–13
Rocky Mount HighHighGrades 9–12
Tar River AcademyHighGrades 9–12
G R Edwards MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
J W Parker MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Rocky Mount MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
West Edgecombe MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Baskerville ElementaryElementary
Benvenue ElementaryElementary
D S Johnson ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Englewood ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime129% above national
Rocky Mount884
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime69% above national
Rocky Mount3,303
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rocky Mount Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rocky Mount.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Nash County
Winter weatherVery High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rocky Mount is in Nash County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rocky Mount was founded in 1816 and sits in Nash County. Elevation ~31 m.

Population trend
59K54K54,17520102024
Map of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

BellemonteRocky Mount Electric Power PlantStonewallMachaven
Notable people from Rocky Mount
Thelonious MonkMary Elizabeth WinsteadBuck WilliamsPhil FordMike EasleyJames BoydKay KyserEarle HymanSusie SharpAnthony Avent
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Nearby cities
Wilson (18 mi)Greenville (35 mi)Wake Forest (40 mi)Goldsboro (42 mi)Clayton (42 mi)Raleigh (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rocky Mount, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Elijah T Williamson, 26
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801
AKA Elijah Theodore Williamson
Ryan Eugene Taylor, 46
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27803
AKA Ryan E Taylor
Joseph Carlin Lee, 40
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801
Joe Nathan Taylor, 35
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27804
AKA Siddiq Taylor, Sadiq Taylor
Charles Wilcox, 67
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801
AKA Stafford Singletary, Charles Stafford Singletary
Charles Eugene Rodriguez, 62
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27803
AKA Charles Rodriques, Charles Rodriquez
Donnell T Lewis, 32
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27803
AKA Donnell Troy Jr Lewis
Stephen Randolph Williams, 61
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27803
Jessica Loreal Greene, 35
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27804
AKA X Jessi
Jeshon Eugene Smith, 26
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801
Kevin Patrick Wilson, 64
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27803
Anthony Javon Greene, 42
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801
AKA Anthny Green, Anthony Green
Tony Lee Johnson, 40
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27803
AKA Tony Lee Jr Johnson, Tony Johnson
Christopher A Rivera, 44
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801
Christopher E Hall, 51
Rocky Mount · Nash County · 27804
AKA Christopher Earl Hall
Christopher Ray Baker, 53
Rocky Mount · Edgecombe County · 27801

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rocky Mount — frequently asked

What is the population of Rocky Mount, North Carolina?
Rocky Mount has a population of about 54,175, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rocky Mount?
The median home value in Rocky Mount is $148,300, and the median gross rent is $919/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rocky Mount safe? What is the crime rate?
Rocky Mount Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 884 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rocky Mount face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nash County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount has 21 public schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rocky Mount?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Rocky Mount. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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