Rocky Mount
City in Nash County, North Carolina
Rocky Mount is a city in Nash County, North Carolina, with 54,341 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dortches, 4.0 miles NW.
- 54,341residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 45.5 sq miland area · 117.7 km²
- 1,195 / sq mipopulation density
- 27804ZIP code
About Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount is a city in Nash and Edgecombe counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 54,341 as of the 2020 census, making it the 20th-most populous city in North Carolina.
It is the principal city of the Rocky Mount metropolitan area—often called the "Twin Counties"—which had an estimated population of 145,383 in 2023. Rocky Mount is also an anchor city of the Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids, NC Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 288,366 in 2023.
English and Scots traders encountered the indigenous people in this area of the falls of the Tar River beginning in the mid-1700s. Incorporated in 1867, the community continued to develop through the 19th century based on agriculture (cotton and tobacco), manufacturing of textiles (made possible by the water power of the falls), and development of rail transportation to link the town to major markets.
Since the late 20th century, the economy of Rocky Mount has diversified into biomedical pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and logistics. Rocky Mount has twice received the All-America City Award from the National Civic League: in 1969 and 1999.
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Living in Rocky Mount
- Median household income
- $55,534
- Median home value
- $165,700
- Median rent
- $957/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Rocky Mount had 54,341 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,341 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,195 per sq mi (462 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rocky Mount at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Nash County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 54,341 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.46 sq mi (117.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9685° N, 77.8083° W |
| ZIP code | 27804 |
| Official website | rockymountnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3757500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rocky Mount
- Dortches4.0 mi NW
- Sharpsburg7.2 mi S
- Nashville8.3 mi W
- Red Oak8.3 mi NW
- Whitakers10.9 mi NE
- Elm City11.7 mi S
- Leggett12.8 mi E
- Momeyer13.4 mi W
- Tarboro14.8 mi E
- Pinetops15.5 mi SE
- Castalia16.0 mi NW
- Enfield16.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mount
What county is Rocky Mount in?
Rocky Mount is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rocky Mount, NC?
54,341 people lived in Rocky Mount at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Mount, NC?
The ZIP code of Rocky Mount is 27804.
What is the elevation of Rocky Mount?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rocky Mount?
Dortches (4.0 mi), Sharpsburg (7.2 mi), Nashville (8.3 mi), Red Oak (8.3 mi), Whitakers (10.9 mi).
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