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Reidsville, NC
City in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Population
14,585
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
985
ZIP codes
0
Reidsville and its ZIP codes
Reidsville at a glance
- Reidsville is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 74th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $42,921 a year, 41% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,800 (52% below North Carolina) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Reidsville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reidsville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,921
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,157), Irish Americans (1,022), Mexican Americans (752).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Reidsville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,203
23,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $8,229 per person
How people get to work
Reidsville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reidsville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reidsville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Crime in Reidsville
Reidsville Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 484
- per 100,000 people · 145% of the NC rate
- Property crime
- 2,797
- per 100,000 people · 154% of the NC rate
Cities near Reidsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WentworthTown | 6.1 mi | 14.2 |
| RuffinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| EdenCity | 13 mi | 14.2 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| OssipeeTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| McLeansvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| SummerfieldTown | 16 mi | 26.4 |
| StonevilleTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Sandy Level, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| MadisonTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| GibsonvilleTown | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| ElonTown | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| SedaliaTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| WhitsettTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| MayodanTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reidsville, NC in?
- Reidsville is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Reidsville, NC?
- About 14,585 people live in Reidsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reidsville?
- Nearby places include Wentworth (6.1 mi), Ruffin (10 mi), Eden (13 mi), Altamahaw (13 mi), Ossipee (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023