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Rose Hill

Illinois · 84 residents (2025 est.) · 0.634 sq mi
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Rose Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−32%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−16%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:84 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3256811061301990201020202024Rose Hill
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,726
+58%since 2000
from $17,510 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+35%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
Diversity Score
5
+45%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−45%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 29.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
27.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.4%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, Illinois?

Rose Hill, Illinois has about 54 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Hill, Illinois earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, Illinois?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Hill, Illinois?

About 29.6% of people in Rose Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose Hill, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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