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Rose Hill

North Carolina · 1,626 residents · 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 $31,875. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,500. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,626
+22%since 2000
from 1,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rose Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,794 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,440
−9%since 2000
from $16,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(762)
Black31.2%(508)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(338)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other3%(49)
Diversity Score81.9%(1,332)
Diversity Score
82
+17%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

Rose Hill, North Carolina has about 1,626 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Hill, North Carolina earns about $31,875 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

About 8.2% 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 28.1% 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 339 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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