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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rolesville

North Carolina · 907 residents · 6.107 sq mi
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Rolesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,838. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $133,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

907
+57%since 1990
from 577 in 1990
1990 – 2025
149 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 94 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
−2%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
03K6K9K12K1990201020202024Rolesville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,838
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,092
+54%since 1990
from $13,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$685
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
29.5% rent
2.9
+35%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(550)
Black4.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score11.2%(65)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(752)
Black8.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(63)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score35.4%(321)
35
+216%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+8%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolesville, North Carolina?

Rolesville, North Carolina has about 907 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rolesville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rolesville, North Carolina earns about $46,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Rolesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,700, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Rolesville, North Carolina?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rolesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolesville, North Carolina?

About 12.5% of people in Rolesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolesville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 330 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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