Rowan County's estimated 2026 population is 156,479 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rowan County is the 20th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 138,329 and has seen a growth of 13.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 116,647 adults, (26,593 of whom are seniors) in Rowan County.
Female: 75,631 (50.5%)
Male: 74,244 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Rowan County includes 69.96% White, 15.79% Black or African American, 4.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104,854 | 69.96% |
| Black or African American | 23,658 | 15.79% |
| Two or more races | 12,269 | 8.19% |
| Other race | 7,006 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 1,200 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 798 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.06% |
Rowan County's average per capita income is $46,598. Household income levels show a median of $65,725. The poverty rate stands at 15.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,675 | $116,499 |
| Families | $79,057 | $98,792 |
| Households | $65,725 | $84,650 |
| Non Families | $37,749 | $51,195 |
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