Rowan County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Rowan County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Rowan County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Rowan County, NC scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 10,447 residents aged 75+, growing 4.3%, against 11 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.9/10
Moderate
Population 75+
10,447
4.3% growth
Licensed homes
11
current supply
Demand rating
3.7/10
Low
Why Rowan County ranks here
Rowan County scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) because its 10,447 seniors 75+ are growing 4.3% against just 11 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $49,033 and median home value of $238,400 signal the local private-pay base.
Rowan County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
10,447
75+ growth (10-yr)
4.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
11
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Rowan County?
Rowan County has 11 licensed assisted living homes, serving 10,447 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Rowan County a good market for assisted living?
Rowan County scores 6.9 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 4.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Rowan County?
The 75+ population in Rowan County is projected to change 4.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Rowan County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.