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Rolesville

North Carolina · 9,475 residents · 6.107 sq mi
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Rolesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,793. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,568 residents. 62% 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 $331,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 124% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,475
+945%since 2000
from 907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
+945%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K9K12K1990201020202024Rolesville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,793
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,838 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,578
+102%since 2000
from $21,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(752)
Black8.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(63)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(321)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(5,743)
Black22.1%(2,096)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(836)
Asian3.5%(327)
Other4.7%(443)
Diversity Score71.2%(6,748)
Diversity Score
71
+101%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+41.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolesville, North Carolina?

Rolesville, North Carolina has about 9,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolesville, North Carolina earns about $126,793 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 $331,400, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Rolesville, North Carolina?

About 62.5% 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 0.9% 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 8,898 residents, a change of about 1542 percent over that period.

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

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