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Rose Hill

North Carolina · 1,429 residents (2025 est.) · 1.445 sq mi
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Rose Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
1,309
−2%since 2000
from 1,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−11%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rose Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,794 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,209
+72%since 2000
from $16,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+7%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(784)
Black25%(333)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(196)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(562)
Black27%(353)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(341)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(53)
Diversity Score84.2%(1,102)
Diversity Score
84
+20%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+30.2 ptssince 2017
from 47.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 74.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 24.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

Rose Hill, North Carolina has about 1,309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rose Hill, North Carolina earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rose Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Rose Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

About 23.5% of people in Rose Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rose Hill, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rose Hill, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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