Rowan County, NC
Living in Rowan County
Bikeability12
Walkability21
Commute50
Public Transit11
Affordability88
Public Safety78
Airports79
Hospitals46
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
140kPopulation+3.4k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black16%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$609Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rowan County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Rowan County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rowan County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rowan County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rowan County, NC
St John's Kindergarten
3 miles, NE
Salisbury Academy
4 miles, N
Salisbury Adventist School
4 miles, E
Sacred Heart Catholic School
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rowan County, NC
Livingstone College
3 miles, NE
Catawba College
4 miles, NE
Pfeiffer University
17 miles, SE
Davidson College
21 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rowan County, NC
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
15 miles, S
Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc
17 miles, NE
Davie Medical Center
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rowan County, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
38 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
45 miles, NE
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
99 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
103 miles, SE