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Rose Hill

Iowa · 168 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 $29,861. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,400. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−18%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+25%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091612132653171990201020202024Rose Hill
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,861
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,513
−22%since 2000
from $21,298 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+26%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other4.9%(8)
Diversity Score12.7%(21)
Diversity Score
13
+161%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, Iowa?

Rose Hill, Iowa has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Hill, Iowa earns about $29,861 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 $29,400.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, Iowa?

About 8.3% 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 28.6% of people in Rose Hill, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose Hill, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose Hill, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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