Population
| Total Population | 142,013 |
| Total Households | 54,520 |
| Average Age | 38.9 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 19.7% |
| 15-24 years | 12.6% |
| 25-34 years | 12.3% |
| 35-44 years | 14.0% |
| 45-54 years | 15.1% |
| 65+ years | 12.2% |
| 55-64 years | 14.2% |
ESRI 2010
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $37,541 | $18,071 |
| 2010 | $46,292 | $21,051 |
| 2015 | $53,090 | $23,143 |
ESRI 2010
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 17,985 | 18.7% |
| High School Graduate | 33,276 | 34.6% |
| Some College | 20,293 | 21.1% |
| Associates Degree | 7,982 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,637 | 12.1% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 5,001 | 5.2% |
ESRI 2010
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 73,507 |
| Employed | 64,522 |
| Unemployed | 8,985 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.2% |
NC ESC 2009
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| Food Lion |
| Daimler North America |
| PGT Industries |
| Performance Fibers |
| Maxon Furniture |
Charlotte USA regional counties
Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 442 | 0.7% |
| Construction | 5,686 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11,878 | 18.8% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 3,222 | 5.1% |
| Information | 758 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,022 | 3.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7,392 | 11.7% |
| FIRE | 2,464 | 3.9% |
| Services | 26,788 | 42.4% |
| Public Administration | 2,590 | 4.1% |
ESRI 2010
Rowan County is centered in the triangle of North Carolina’s three interstates and offers immediate access to the Interstate 85 Boom Belt, and interstates 77 and 40. Located halfway between the exploding Charlotte region and the vibrant Piedmont Triad area, Rowan County has easy access to three major international airports, 13 regional airports and two modern deep-water ports.
Rowan offers some of the lowest personal/property taxes and land/construction costs in the Southeast, and maintains a diversified industrial/economic base. The county has a strong pro-business atmosphere and is the birthplace of both the Food Lion grocery store chain as well as Cheerwine soft drink.
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RowanWorks Robert Van Geons 204 East Innes Street Suite 220 Salisbury, NC 28144 704-637-5526 rowanworks.com robert@rowanworks.com |
Charlotte Regional Partnership David Swenson, CEcD 550 South Caldwell St. Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-6582 charlotteusa.com dswenson@charlotteusa.com |
