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Rose Hill

Iowa · 157 residents · 0.142 sq mi
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Rose Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−23%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+37%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091612132653171990201020202024Rose Hill
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,288
+19%since 2000
from $21,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(16)
Diversity Score21.5%(34)
Diversity Score
22
+341%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, Iowa?

Rose Hill, Iowa has about 157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Hill, Iowa earns about $53,750 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, Iowa?

About 7.4% 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 10.4% of people in Rose Hill, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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