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South Rosemary

North Carolina · 2,475 residents · 6.119 sq mi
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South Rosemary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,466. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,475
−13%since 2000
from 2,843 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
404 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Rosemary
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,466
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,650
+134%since 2000
from $11,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−17%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49%(1,393)
Black49.4%(1,405)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(920)
Black58.5%(1,448)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(107)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,602)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 47.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Rosemary, North Carolina?

South Rosemary, North Carolina has about 2,475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Rosemary, North Carolina?

The typical household in South Rosemary, North Carolina earns about $47,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Rosemary, North Carolina expensive?

In South Rosemary, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in South Rosemary, North Carolina?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Rosemary, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Rosemary, North Carolina?

About 19.8% of people in South Rosemary, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Rosemary, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, South Rosemary, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 591 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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