Rougemont, NC Demographics

A map of Rougemont's Population by Race

Rougemont, North Carolina has an estimated population of 703, a large decrease from the 1,001 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 9.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rougemont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rougemont is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Rougemont, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rougemont is ranked the 526th 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). Rougemont was ranked the 443rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rougemont's White Population

537 residents of Rougemont, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rougemont is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Rougemont ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rougemont's White population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. White residents' share of Rougemont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.4%.

Rougemont is more White than neighboring Roxboro (44.8% White), Butner (44% White), Stem (52.4% White), Gorman (29.5% White), and Hillsborough (73.9% White).

Rougemont's Black Population

67 residents of Rougemont, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rougemont is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Rougemont ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rougemont's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Black residents' share of Rougemont's population has decreased from 14.8% to 9.5%.

Rougemont is more Black than neighboring Gorman (8.2% Black), and Hillsborough (8.2% Black). Rougemont is less Black than neighboring Roxboro (39% Black), Butner (27.8% Black), and Stem (33.8% Black).

Rougemont's Asian Population

0 residents of Rougemont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rougemont is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Rougemont ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rougemont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rougemont's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rougemont is less Asian than neighboring Roxboro (0.5% Asian), Butner (0.2% Asian), Stem (0.7% Asian), and Hillsborough (2.8% Asian).

Rougemont's Hispanic Population

99 residents of Rougemont, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rougemont is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rougemont ranks 511th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rougemont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 130.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rougemont's population has increased from 4.3% to 14.1%.

Rougemont is more Hispanic than neighboring Roxboro (7.8% Hispanic), Stem (8.2% Hispanic), and Hillsborough (8.2% Hispanic). Rougemont is less Hispanic than neighboring Butner (24.9% Hispanic), and Gorman (58.5% Hispanic).

Rougemont's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rougemont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rougemont is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rougemont ranks 575th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rougemont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rougemont's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rougemont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roxboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Butner (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hillsborough (0.1% Native American/Other).

Rougemont's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Rougemont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rougemont is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rougemont ranks 471st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rougemont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rougemont's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Rougemont is less Multiracial than neighboring Roxboro (7.6% Multiracial), Butner (2.5% Multiracial), Stem (5% Multiracial), Gorman (3.8% Multiracial), and Hillsborough (6.8% 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.