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Rose Hill

Kansas · 4,320 residents (2025 est.) · 2.26 sq mi
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Rose Hill is home to 4,246 people in Kansas. Few US cities rank higher on income. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 33.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% more than in Kansas as a whole. The poverty rate is 1.0%, under the national 12.5%.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,246
+24%since 2000
from 3,432 in 2000
4,320 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,882 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 1,767 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.6
+9%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.26 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Rose Hill
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(292)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(328)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(308)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.4%(482)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(287)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(512)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(637)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(542)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.2%(305)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(414)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(98)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,389
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$38,370
+90%since 2000
from $20,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.320
+7%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$219,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,027
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.3% rent
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.88 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.93 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
9.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
37.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.1
+30%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,280)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(62)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(3,409)
Black1.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(388)
Asian1.8%(75)
Other7.3%(310)
43
+318%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine3.2%(136)
Mexican2.9%(124)
Puerto Rican1.5%(65)
Asian origin
Thai0.9%(40)
Chinese0.7%(28)
Filipino0.2%(7)
Ancestry
German19.2%(817)
Irish12.6%(536)
English10.9%(462)
American7.5%(320)
Italian4.6%(194)
French2.8%(120)
Czech1.5%(65)
Polish1.5%(62)
Scottish1.4%(60)
Dutch1.1%(45)
British0.8%(36)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.8%(35)
Welsh0.8%(35)
Swedish0.8%(34)
Russian0.8%(32)
Greek0.7%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(24)
Danish0.3%(14)
Slovak0.3%(11)
Australian0.2%(8)
Section 05

Education

40.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
18.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
86.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
84.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
45.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2013
from 3.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
85.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.7%(428)
Married60.6%(972)
Widowed2.9%(47)
Divorced9.8%(157)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(527)
Married50.5%(865)
Widowed6.5%(112)
Divorced12.3%(210)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2013
from 3.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
86.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
20.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)50.4%(143)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)51.8%(147)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.1%(77)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.1%(6)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 284 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, Kansas?

Rose Hill, Kansas has about 4,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Hill, Kansas earns about $102,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose Hill, Kansas expensive?

In Rose Hill, Kansas, the median home is worth about $219,900, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, Kansas?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Hill, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Hill, Kansas?

About 1.0% of people in Rose Hill, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose Hill, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose Hill, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,922 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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