Time Zone: Rockingham County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Harrisonburg is the Seat for Rockingham County.
Rockingham County was founded in 1778.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Rockingham had a population of 75,134 people. This is an increase of 10.94% since the last Census (which gave a population of 67,725 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Rockingham represented 0.96% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 13th most populous county (out of 134 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 76,314 | +12.68% | +1.57% since 2009 |
2009 | 75,134 | +10.94% | +0.95% since 2008 |
2008 | 74,428 | +9.9% | +0.83% since 2007 |
2007 | 73,814 | +8.99% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 67,725 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Rockingham County Census Page for Rockingham County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Rockingham County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Rockingham County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Bridgewater | 5,420 | 5,203 | 4.17% increase |
Broadway | 3,211 | 2,192 | 46.49% increase |
Elkton | 2,639 | 2,042 | 29.24% increase |
Timberville | 2,015 | 1,739 | 15.87% increase |
Dayton | 1,360 | 1,344 | 1.19% increase |
Websites for Rockingham County
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