Rockfish, NC Demographics

A map of Rockfish's Population by Race

Rockfish, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,574, an increase from the 3,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 17.9% Black, 12.1% Multiracial, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rockfish, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rockfish has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rockfish, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rockfish is ranked the 230th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rockfish was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rockfish's White Population

1,998 residents of Rockfish, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rockfish is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Rockfish ranks 539th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockfish's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Rockfish's population has increased from 53.7% to 55.9%.

Rockfish is more White than neighboring Parkton (48.4% White), Dundarrach (0% White), Hope Mills (40.9% White), and Fayetteville (34.2% White). Rockfish is less White than neighboring Lumber Bridge (57.3% White).

Rockfish's Black Population

641 residents of Rockfish, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rockfish is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Rockfish ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockfish's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Rockfish's population has decreased from 21.0% to 17.9%.

Rockfish is more Black than neighboring Dundarrach (0% Black). Rockfish is less Black than neighboring Lumber Bridge (26.7% Black), Parkton (28.9% Black), Hope Mills (33% Black), and Fayetteville (41.5% Black).

Rockfish's Asian Population

40 residents of Rockfish, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rockfish is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Rockfish ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockfish's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Rockfish's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.1%.

Rockfish is more Asian than neighboring Dundarrach (0% Asian). Rockfish is less Asian than neighboring Lumber Bridge (2.7% Asian), Parkton (1.3% Asian), Hope Mills (1.9% Asian), and Fayetteville (3% Asian).

Rockfish's Hispanic Population

426 residents of Rockfish, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rockfish is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rockfish ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockfish's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Rockfish's population has decreased from 13.5% to 11.9%.

Rockfish is more Hispanic than neighboring Lumber Bridge (0% Hispanic), Parkton (7.8% Hispanic), and Dundarrach (0% Hispanic). Rockfish is less Hispanic than neighboring Hope Mills (16.4% Hispanic), and Fayetteville (13.1% Hispanic).

Rockfish's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Rockfish, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rockfish is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rockfish ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockfish's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rockfish's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.0%.

Rockfish is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dundarrach (0% Native American/Other). Rockfish is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lumber Bridge (8% Native American/Other), Parkton (5.9% Native American/Other), Hope Mills (2.1% Native American/Other), and Fayetteville (2% Native American/Other).

Rockfish's Multiracial Population

432 residents of Rockfish, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rockfish is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rockfish ranks 48th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rockfish's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 90.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Rockfish's population has increased from 6.7% to 12.1%.

Rockfish is more Multiracial than neighboring Lumber Bridge (5.3% Multiracial), Parkton (7.8% Multiracial), Dundarrach (0% Multiracial), Hope Mills (5.7% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.