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Rougemont, NC

Census-designated place in Durham County, North Carolina.

Population

703

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

111

ZIP codes

0

Rougemont and its ZIP codes

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Rougemont at a glance

  • Rougemont is 50% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $104,327 a year, 44% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,500 (3% above North Carolina).

Local data for Rougemont, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rougemont, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$104,327

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$298,500

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

48.5

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (93), German Americans (32), Scottish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Durham County. PPP loans are for Rougemont.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$103,812

233,836 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,077

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.3B

FY 2026, $19,335 per person

Durham County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rougemont, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.8%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Environment and hazard risk

Rougemont, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,257

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 26°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rougemont, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Rougemont

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StemTown11 mi1.2
ButnerTown11 mi13.8
RoxboroCity12 mi7.4
GormanCensus-designated place14 mi2.8
HillsboroughTown14 mi5.8
CreedmoorCity15 mi5.4
DurhamCity16 mi118.8
EflandCensus-designated place17 mi1.8
OxfordCity20 mi6.4
MebaneCity21 mi12.2
Chapel HillTown22 mi21.7
WoodlawnCensus-designated place22 mi3.3
CarrboroTown22 mi6.5
Virgilina, VATown24 mi0.6
Green LevelTown25 mi1.5
StovallTown25 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rougemont, NC in?
Rougemont is in Durham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rougemont, NC?
About 703 people live in Rougemont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rougemont?
Nearby places include Stem (11 mi), Butner (11 mi), Roxboro (12 mi), Gorman (14 mi), Hillsborough (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023