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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Rosemary

North Carolina · 1,884 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 $19,815. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 959 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,100. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,884
−34%vs 2000
vs 2,843 in 2000
1990 – 2024
308 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
+3%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Rosemary
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,815
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,771 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,145
−29%vs 2000
vs $11,409 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$239
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $424 in 2000
US average: $450
65.1%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
34.9% rent
1.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,209)
Black35.5%(669)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,107)
59
−8%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.0%
−13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−13%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Rosemary, North Carolina?

South Rosemary, North Carolina has about 1,884 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Rosemary, North Carolina earns about $19,815 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 $34,100, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in South Rosemary, North Carolina?

About 1.4% 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.

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

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