Rowan, NC County is a vibrant and diverse community located in North Carolina with an estimated population of 145,784. It has a Population Density of 279 people per square mile, which is higher than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. The county offers a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events to keep its citizens engaged. Popular local businesses include the Historic Salisbury Farmers Market, Kannapolis Farmers Market, and Statesville Farmers Market - all of which feature some locally grown produce. Year round outdoor activities include fishing in High Rock Lake and hiking in Uwharrie National Forest. Organizations such as Rowan Helping Ministries provide assistance to families in need while local sporting events like the Salisbury Speedway bring race fans from all over the area.
The population in Rowan County is 145,784. There are 285 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rowan County is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rowan County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rowan County
- 51.6% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Rowan County
- 72.7% are White
- 16.1% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander