CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rock Hill

Missouri · 5,217 residents · 1.103 sq mi

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Rock Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,300.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.4

US median: 33.0

More educated

24% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 11%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,217

+9%vs 2000

vs 4,765 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

4,730 / sq mi

+9%vs 2000

vs 4,320 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.4

−9%vs 2000

vs 37.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20245K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,890

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $47,869 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,084

−45%vs 2000

vs $25,803 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.5%

+3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,300

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $100,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$489

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $696 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

84.2%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.0% in 2000

15.8% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+2%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic67.3%(3,206)

Black27.3%(1,299)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(61)

Asian2%(94)

Other0%

Diversity Score56%(2,671)

1990

White, non-Hispanic67.2%(3,507)

Black32.5%(1,698)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(39)

Asian0.2%(12)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score56.3%(2,937)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 56 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24.2%

−16.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 40.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.2%

−9.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.9%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.3 min

+57%vs 2000

vs 11.6 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Hill, Missouri?

Rock Hill, Missouri has about 5,217 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rock Hill, Missouri?

The typical household in Rock Hill, Missouri earns about $31,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Hill, Missouri expensive?

In Rock Hill, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Hill, Missouri?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Hill, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Hill, Missouri?

About 8.5% of people in Rock Hill, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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