Rockingham County, North Carolina

Rockingham County
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 / 36.381806; -79.782754
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1785
Named forCharles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
SeatWentworth
Largest communityEden
Area
 • Total572.76 sq mi (1,483.4 km2)
 • Land565.64 sq mi (1,465.0 km2)
 • Water7.12 sq mi (18.4 km2)  1.24%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total91,096
 • Density161.05/sq mi (62.18/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.rockinghamcountync.gov

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

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Rockingham County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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