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Rosman

North Carolina · 576 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 $29,205. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
576
+18%since 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3484525576617651990201020202024Rosman
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,205
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,894
+44%since 2000
from $9,626 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+65%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(495)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(60)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(143)
Diversity Score
25
+595%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% 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%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% 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
20.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosman, North Carolina?

Rosman, North Carolina has about 576 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rosman, North Carolina earns about $29,205 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Rosman, North Carolina?

About 9.6% 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 36.9% 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 193 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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