Rockingham Township, Richmond County, North Carolina
Rockingham Township is a township in Richmond County, North Carolina. About 15,101 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 56.2 sq mi (146 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 15,101 ± 810
- County
- Richmond County
- School district
- Richmond County Schools
- Land area
- 56.2 sq mi (146 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $49,311 ± $7,117
- Median home value
- $155,300 ± $19,413
- Water area
- 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3715392736
- Coordinates (central point)
- 34.971100, -79.778933
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Rockingham Township, largest first
- Rockingham (city)8,967 people
- Roberdel (CDP)279 people
These places’ central points lie inside Rockingham Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Black Jack Township6.1 mi northwest
- Marks Creek Township8.6 mi southeast
- Wolf Pit Township8.6 mi south
- Lilesville Township, Anson County9.1 mi west
- Mineral Springs Township9.9 mi north
- Beaverdam Township11 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Rockingham Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Richmond County, largest first
- Marks Creek Township13,154 people
- Wolf Pit Township6,609 people
- Beaverdam Township3,997 people
- Mineral Springs Township2,971 people
- Black Jack Township315 people
- Steeles Township197 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Richmond County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Rockingham Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 31 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 48 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:04 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:07 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:37 PM around June 29
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:29 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:47 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h |
| Jun 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:39 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:53 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:19 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Richmond County or the local office.
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