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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rosman

North Carolina · 490 residents · 0.546 sq mi
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Rosman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,179. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,300. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

490
+28%since 1990
from 383 in 1990
1990 – 2025
897 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 701 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+19%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3484525576617651990201020202024Rosman
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,179
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,528 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,626
+2%since 1990
from $9,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$467
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
38.1% rent
1.9
−12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(17)
4
+84%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.0 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 Rosman, North Carolina?

Rosman, North Carolina has about 490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rosman, North Carolina earns about $20,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosman, North Carolina expensive?

In Rosman, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Rosman, North Carolina?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rosman, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosman, North Carolina?

About 25.9% of people in Rosman, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosman, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosman, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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