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Wentworth, NC
Town in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Population
2,692
Land area
14.2sq mi
People per sq mi
190
ZIP codes
0
Wentworth and its ZIP codes
Wentworth at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $68,500 a year, 5% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,300 (41% below North Carolina) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Wentworth, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wentworth, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,500
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Irish Americans (270), Mexican Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Wentworth.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 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
Wentworth, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wentworth, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wentworth, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Wentworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReidsvilleCity | 6.1 mi | 14.8 |
| EdenCity | 7.5 mi | 14.2 |
| StonevilleTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| RuffinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Sandy Level, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| MadisonTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| MayodanTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Ridgeway, VATown | 14 mi | 1 |
| SummerfieldTown | 16 mi | 26.4 |
| StokesdaleTown | 18 mi | 19 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Chatmoss, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| OssipeeTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Horse Pasture, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.6 |
| Laurel Park, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| McLeansvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wentworth, NC in?
- Wentworth is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Wentworth, NC?
- About 2,692 people live in Wentworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wentworth?
- Nearby places include Reidsville (6.1 mi), Eden (7.5 mi), Stoneville (11 mi), Ruffin (11 mi), Sandy Level, VA (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023