Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County | |
|---|---|
 Rockingham County Courthouse in Wentworth | |
| Nickname: North Carolina's North Star | |
| Motto: "You're in a good place" | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°22′55″N 79°46′58″W / 36.381806°N 79.782754°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1785 |
| Named for | Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham |
| Seat | Wentworth |
| Largest community | Eden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 572.76 sq mi (1,483.4 km2) |
| • Land | 565.64 sq mi (1,465.0 km2) |
| • Water | 7.12 sq mi (18.4 km2) 1.24% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 91,096 |
| • Density | 161.05/sq mi (62.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Rockingham County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 91,096 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Wentworth.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Rockingham County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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