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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rose Hill

Iowa · 157 residents · 0.142 sq mi
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Rose Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $15,200. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−23%vs 2000
vs 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091612132653171990201020202024Rose Hill
2024300
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Age distribution, 1990
Under 510.2%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910.2%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(10)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 192.5%(4)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.5%(4)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3421.7%(34)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.7%(20)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.3%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6415.9%(25)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 748.3%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 841.3%(2)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,469 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,773
−73%vs 2000
vs $21,298 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
41.2%
+27.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$15,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
16.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rose Hill on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German33.7%(101)
English30.3%(91)
Irish16.3%(49)
American9.3%(28)
Dutch8.3%(25)
Scottish5%(15)
Polish3.7%(11)
Greek3.3%(10)
Italian0.3%(1)
Norwegian0.3%(1)
Swedish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.1%
+11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+81%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.7%(29)
Married44.5%(57)
Widowed6.3%(8)
Divorced26.6%(34)
Women 15+
Never married18.9%(20)
Married46.2%(49)
Widowed0.9%(1)
Divorced34%(36)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, Iowa?

Rose Hill, Iowa has about 157 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rose Hill, Iowa?

The typical household in Rose Hill, Iowa earns about $15,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose Hill, Iowa expensive?

In Rose Hill, Iowa, the median home is worth about $15,200, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, Iowa?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Hill, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Hill, Iowa?

About 41.2% of people in Rose Hill, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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