Rowan County Summary

Life in Rowan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rowan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rowan County:

  • The population in Rowan County is 147,067.

  • The median home value in Rowan County is $255,100.

  • The median income in Rowan County is $59,717.

  • The median rent in Rowan County is $925.

  • The unemployment rate in Rowan County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Rowan County is 16.4%.

  • The average high in Rowan County is 76.4° and there are 106.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rowan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rowan County

Kannapolis, NC Population 53,314

Salisbury, NC Population 35,437

China Grove, NC Population 4,449

Landis, NC Population 3,663

Enochville, NC Population 3,446

Spencer, NC Population 3,296

Granite Quarry, NC Population 2,988

Rockwell, NC Population 2,434

Cleveland, NC Population 1,244

East Spencer, NC Population 1,216

Faith, NC Population 1,096

Map Of Rowan County

Rowan County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Rowan County is 76.4°.

  • There are 87.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.6 inches of rain each year with 2.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:22 hours of sun each day in Rowan County.

StatRowan County
Mean High76.4
Nice Days87.86
Rainfall106.6
Snowfall2.4
Sunny_hours5:22
76.4°
Average High
106.6
Inches of Rain

Rowan County Photos

China Grove Nc
Source: Wikipedia User David Wilson from Oak Par | CC BY 2.0
Kannapolis Nc
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Research Center Kannapolis Nc
Source: Wikipedia User AlexiusHoratius | CC BY-SA 3.0
Bank Of America Corporate Center
Source: Public Domain
Downtown Salisbury
Source: Wikipedia User AlexiusHoratius | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rowan County Courthouse Salisbury North Carolina
Source: Public Domain

Rowan County Demographics

Population over time in Rowan County

The current population in Rowan County is 147,067. The population has increased 3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 145,784 3.4%
2021 140,978 0.5%
2020 140,296 -

Gender in Rowan County

  • Rowan County is 50.3% female with 73,987 female residents.

  • Rowan County is 49.7% male with 73,080 male residents.

Female
50.3% (73,987)
Male
49.7% (73,080)
Gender Rowan County NC USA
Female 50.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Rowan County

Rowan County is:

  • 70.4% White with 103,469 White residents.

  • 15.8% African American with 23,165 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 169 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 1,570 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 194 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 4,108 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.8% Hispanic with 14,375 Hispanic residents.

White
70.4% (103,469)
African American
15.8% (23,165)
American Indian
0.1% (169)
Asian
1.1% (1,570)
Hawaiian
0.0% (17)
Other
0.1% (194)
Two Or More
2.8% (4,108)
Hispanic
9.8% (14,375)

Table: Rowan County By Race

Race Rowan County NC USA
White 70.4% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 15.8% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.8% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Rowan County, North Carolina

  • 4.7% of households in Rowan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Rowan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Rowan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Rowan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Rowan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Rowan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Rowan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Rowan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Rowan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Rowan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (6,904)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (8,254)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (14,057)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (13,244)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (19,598)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (27,380)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (22,162)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (19,504)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (8,312)
$200,000 or more
5.2% (7,647)
Income Rowan County NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.2% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rowan County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Rowan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Rowan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Rowan County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Rowan County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rowan County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Rowan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Rowan County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rowan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rowan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (7,353)
9-12th Grade
8% (11,765)
High School / GED
33% (48,532)
Some College
22% (32,354)
Associate's Degree
11% (16,177)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (22,060)
Master's Degree
4% (5,882)
Professional Degree
1% (1,470)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,470)
Education Rowan County NC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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