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Rose Hill, NC
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Population
1,309
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
906
ZIP codes
0
Rose Hill and its ZIP codes
Rose Hill at a glance
- Rose Hill is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,375, 32% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (57% below North Carolina) and median rent is $785 a month.
Local data for Rose Hill, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rose Hill, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,375
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (169), Honduran Americans (97), Cuban Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duplin County. PPP loans are for Rose Hill.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,638
19,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$345M
FY 2026, $7,087 per person
How people get to work
Rose Hill, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rose Hill, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
508
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rose Hill, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities near Rose Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TeacheyTown | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| MagnoliaTown | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| GreeneversTown | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| WallaceTown | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| KenansvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 2.1 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| ChinquapinCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| HarrellsTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| WarsawTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| WathaTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| TurkeyTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BeulavilleTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| BurgawTown | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| Potters HillCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rose Hill, NC in?
- Rose Hill is in Duplin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Rose Hill, NC?
- About 1,309 people live in Rose Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rose Hill?
- Nearby places include Teachey (4.2 mi), Magnolia (5.1 mi), Greenevers (6.4 mi), Wallace (6.6 mi), Kenansville (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023