Rocky Mount, VA Demographics

A map of Rocky Mount's Population by Race

Rocky Mount, Virginia has an estimated population of 4,950, a less than 1% change from the 4,903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.6% White, 27.1% Black, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rocky Mount, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rocky Mount has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rocky Mount, that probability was 48.8% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rocky Mount is ranked the 202nd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Rocky Mount was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rocky Mount's White Population

2,948 residents of Rocky Mount, or 59.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rocky Mount is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Rocky Mount ranks 377th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Mount's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Rocky Mount's population has decreased from 68.1% to 59.6%.

Rocky Mount is less White than neighboring Henry Fork (79.4% White), Boones Mill (93.4% White), Ferrum (75.3% White), Union Hall (89.4% White), and Westlake Corner (94.5% White).

Rocky Mount's Black Population

1,341 residents of Rocky Mount, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rocky Mount is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Rocky Mount ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Mount's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Black residents' share of Rocky Mount's population has increased from 20.7% to 27.1%.

Rocky Mount is more Black than neighboring Henry Fork (2.4% Black), Boones Mill (0.9% Black), Ferrum (18.7% Black), Union Hall (1.1% Black), and Westlake Corner (0.6% Black).

Rocky Mount's Asian Population

50 residents of Rocky Mount, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rocky Mount is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Rocky Mount ranks 251st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Mount's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Rocky Mount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Rocky Mount is more Asian than neighboring Henry Fork (0% Asian), Boones Mill (0% Asian), Ferrum (0.1% Asian), and Westlake Corner (0.4% Asian).

Rocky Mount's Hispanic Population

306 residents of Rocky Mount, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rocky Mount is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Rocky Mount ranks 344th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Mount's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rocky Mount's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.2%.

Rocky Mount is more Hispanic than neighboring Boones Mill (0% Hispanic), Ferrum (1.9% Hispanic), and Westlake Corner (0% Hispanic). Rocky Mount is less Hispanic than neighboring Henry Fork (18.3% Hispanic), and Union Hall (6.4% Hispanic).

Rocky Mount's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Rocky Mount, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rocky Mount is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rocky Mount ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Mount's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rocky Mount's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Rocky Mount is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henry Fork (0% Native American/Other), Ferrum (0.1% Native American/Other), Union Hall (0% Native American/Other), and Westlake Corner (0% Native American/Other). Rocky Mount is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boones Mill (0.9% Native American/Other).

Rocky Mount's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Rocky Mount, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rocky Mount is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rocky Mount ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Mount's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rocky Mount's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.9%.

Rocky Mount is more Multiracial than neighboring Henry Fork (0% Multiracial), Boones Mill (4.8% Multiracial), Ferrum (3.9% Multiracial), Union Hall (2% Multiracial), and Westlake Corner (4.4% 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.