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Rose Hill CDP (Lee County)

Virginia · 447 residents · 3.427 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
447
−37%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+53%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4045336637929212000201020202024Rose Hill CDP (Lee County)
2024447
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,177
+99%since 2000
from $9,652 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−19%since 2010
from 0.552 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,037
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.9%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.9%
+61.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(697)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score3.9%(17)
Diversity Score
4
−8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
95.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−2.4 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
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
3.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
64.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia?

Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia has about 447 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia expensive?

In Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia?

About 39.8% of people in Rose Hill CDP (Lee County), Virginia 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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