Rowan County PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

145,767

3.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.744% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.8%

3.25% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,626

4.99% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$155,600

6.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,898

4.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rowan County PUMA, NC had a population of 146k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $53,626. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rowan County PUMA, NC grew from 140,969 to 145,767, a 3.4% increase and its median household income grew from $51,076 to $53,626, a 4.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.21%), Other (Hispanic) (2.65%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%).

9.18% of the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Rowan County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (1,917 degrees awarded in 2021), Catawba College (278 degrees), and Livingstone College (116 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rowan County PUMA, NC was $155,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Rowan County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Rowan County PUMA, NC borders Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC, Concord, Kannapolis Cities & Harrisburg Town PUMA, NC, Stanley & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Davidson County PUMA, NC, and Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Rowan County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 146k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.8% of Rowan County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.99k people).

In 2021, there were 4.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Rowan County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.13k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Spanish (10,566 households), German (308 households), and Vietnamese (261 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,418

Women

50.3%

72,562

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 145,980 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Rowan County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rowan County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rowan County PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 335
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.1k ± 585
White (Hispanic)
6.13k ± 1.12k

9.42%

Hispanic Population

13.7k people

9.42% of the people in Rowan County PUMA, NC are hispanic (13.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rowan County PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,236 ± 1,381 people
Honduras
984 ± 768 people
Laos
329 ± 445 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rowan County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,236 Rowan County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 984 and Laos with 329.

Foreign-Born Population

4.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.99k people

4.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.53k people

As of 2021, 4.8% of Rowan County PUMA, NC residents (6.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rowan County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,566 households (7.68%)
German
308 households (0.224%)
Vietnamese
261 households (0.19%)

9.18% of the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rowan County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.68% of the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,413 ± 384
Gulf War (2001-)
1,658 ± 327
Gulf War (1990s)
1,570 ± 286

Rowan County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rowan County PUMA, NC employs 61.9k people. The largest industries in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Construction (4,903 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,960 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,420 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($116,619), Wired telecommunications carriers ($112,226), and Rail transportation ($104,687).

Males in Rowan County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,935. The income inequality in Rowan County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,801

Women

48.4%

30,702

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Rowan County PUMA, NC in 2020 was 59,503 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rowan County PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

61.9k

2021 Value

4.03%

1 Year growth

± 4.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.03%, from 59.5k employees to 61.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rowan County PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,065 people), Cashiers (1,473 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,345 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rowan County PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.9k

2021 Value

4.03%

1 Year growth

± 4.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.03%, from 59.5k employees to 61.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rowan County PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,903 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,960 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,420 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rowan County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Rowan County PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,050

Median earning men ± $1,492

$30,653

Median earning women ± $1,482

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,344), Information ($64,355), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,907).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,315), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,861), and Public Administration ($42,747).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rowan County PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC awarded 2,339 degrees. The student population of Rowan County PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,535 male students and 5,422 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC are White (1,424 and 61.8%), followed by Black or African American (481 and 20.9%), Hispanic or Latino (223 and 9.68%), and Unknown (65 and 2.82%).

The largest universities in Rowan County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (1,917 and 82%), Catawba College (278 and 11.9%), and Livingstone College (116 and 4.96%).

The most popular majors in Rowan County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (399 and 17.1%), Information Technology (290 and 12.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (138 and 5.9%).

The median tuition cost in Rowan County PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $24,149.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rowan County PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,957 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,957 students enrolled in Rowan County PUMA, NC, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,256 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
395 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
95 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rowan County PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rowan County PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
1,917 degrees awarded
Catawba College
278 degrees awarded
Livingstone College
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with 1,917 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,010 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rowan County PUMA, NC, which is 0.76 times less than the 1,329 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,424 degrees mean that there were 2.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 481 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,149) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,379) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.781% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.492% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rowan County PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.7k), Some college (27.5k), and Secondary Education (19.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rowan County PUMA, NC was $155,600 in 2021, which is 0.635 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,500 to $155,600, a 6.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Rowan County PUMA, NC is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rowan County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rowan County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rowan County PUMA, NC is $53,626. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rowan County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$155,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,675

$38,871

Median Property Taxes

±$1,634

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rowan County PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rowan County PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Rowan County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rowan County PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rowan County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rowan County PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,626

Median Household Income

± $1,540

55.5k

Number of Households

± 1,975

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew to $53,626 from the previous year's value of $51,076.

The following chart displays the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Rowan County PUMA, NC

0.421

2020 Wage GINI in Rowan County PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Rowan County PUMA, NC was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.337% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rowan County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rowan County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rowan County PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.66%)
Worked At Home (5.23%)

In 2021, 82% of workers in Rowan County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.66%) and those who worked at home (5.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rowan County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Rowan County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rowan County PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rowan County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rowan County PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rowan County PUMA, NC (23.8k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rowan County PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Rowan County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

40.1%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rowan County PUMA, NC grew by 2.81% from 11.4% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rowan County PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.