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Rock Hill

New York · 2,546 residents · 8.591 sq mi
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Rock Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,344. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,490 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $402,700. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,546
+141%since 2000
from 1,056 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
296 / sq mi
+141%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+19%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9071K2K2K3K2000201020202024Rock Hill
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,344
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,374
+235%since 2000
from $24,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+12%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,723
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(980)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(38)
Asian2.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,704)
Black9.7%(246)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(416)
Asian5.8%(148)
Other1.3%(32)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,631)
Diversity Score
64
+332%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Hill, New York?

Rock Hill, New York has about 2,546 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Hill, New York?

The typical household in Rock Hill, New York earns about $112,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Hill, New York expensive?

In Rock Hill, New York, the median home is worth about $402,700, and the typical rent is about $1,723 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Hill, New York?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Hill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Hill, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Rock Hill, New York 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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