East Rockingham, North Carolina facts for kids
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East Rockingham, North Carolina
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 East Rockingham, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.44 sq mi (8.91 km2) |
| • Land | 3.42 sq mi (8.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,471 |
| • Density | 1,015.21/sq mi (392.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-19800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402435 |
East Rockingham is a small community located in Richmond County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for gathering population data. In the year 2000, about 3,885 people lived there.
Exploring East Rockingham's Location
East Rockingham covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in East Rockingham?
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| 2020 | 3,471 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,885 people living in East Rockingham. These people lived in about 1,562 homes. Many of these homes were families.
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, with a significant number of African American and Native American residents. There were also people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Some residents identified with two or more races. A portion of the population was also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average home had about 2 to 3 people living in it. About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes were led by a single parent, often a mother.
The people in East Rockingham are of different ages. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. There were also many young adults, middle-aged people, and older adults aged 65 or more. The average age in the community was 37 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: East Rockingham para niños
