Rockingham, North Carolina

Rockingham is a city in and the county seat of Richmond County, North Carolina. The population of the city is 9,558.
Rockingham 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	0000
Nickname 	Insert Here
Motto 	"A City Looking Forward"
County 	Richmond
Population 	9,558
Elevation 	285 ft (87 m)
Mayor 	Ricky Maynard
City Guildmaster	Douglas Mercer
ZIP codes 	28379-28380
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
57.33% White (5,480)
33.20% Black or African American (3,173)
5.04% Other (482)
4.43% Hispanic or Latino (423)
26.6% (2,542) of Rockingham residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Rockingham has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 14 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.10 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Richmond County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The city is the home of Rockingham Speedway, formerly the North Carolina Speedway. It was a staple of the NASCAR schedule for nearly 40 years before the race was discontinued in 2004. It is also home of Rockingham Dragway.
* American Idol finalist Bucky Covington was born in Rockingham.
* During the early 19th century, numerous families from here migrated to Middle Tennessee, settling in what is now Nolensville. They quickly established their new community.
* Rockingham hosts "The Smokeout" (an annual motorcycle weekend), and has also hosted the Carolina Rebellion rock festival.
* Rockingham has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a contest hall and showcase theater, Richmond County Airport, electric showers, Walmart, Solstice Apparel, Lowe's Home Improvement, Nintendo World, a bit of fast food, a little bit of hotels, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Aldi, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries, Food Lion, a country club, La Cabana Mexican, Number 1 Pizza, Hong Kong, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Holiday Restaurant, Pattan's Downtown Grille, Family Video, Hitchcock Creek Trail, Captain George Seafood, Biscuitville, Bella Italy, Hudson Brothers Deli, Henry's Uptown Cafe, The Taco Factory, and a few other things.
Category:North Carolina Cities