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Rose Hill

North Carolina · 1,371 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 $38,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,371
+3%since 2000
from 1,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rose Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,359
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,678
+4%since 2000
from $16,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(553)
Black26.6%(365)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(407)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3.9%(54)
Diversity Score85.3%(1,170)
Diversity Score
85
+22%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

Rose Hill, North Carolina has about 1,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rose Hill, North Carolina earns about $38,359 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill, North Carolina?

About 11.0% 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 15.4% 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 84 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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