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Rock Hill

Missouri · 4,750 residents · 1.103 sq mi
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Rock Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,750
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,306 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Rock Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,895
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,020
+94%since 2000
from $25,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(3,347)
Black16.9%(803)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(178)
Asian2.1%(100)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.2%(2,337)
Diversity Score
49
−12%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+91%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Hill, Missouri?

Rock Hill, Missouri has about 4,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Hill, Missouri earns about $75,895 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 $193,700, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Hill, Missouri?

About 65.8% 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 4.3% of people in Rock Hill, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Hill, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Hill, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 467 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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