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Rose Hill

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Rose Hill

Total population

1,309

Median home value

$125,000

13.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$49,375

Rose Hill$49k
National$74k
Elevation29 m
Land area3.72 km²
Coordinates34.83°, -78.03°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
29 m
Area
3.72 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Rose Hill is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,371. Rose Hill claims to be the home of the world's largest frying pan.

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History & geography

History

A post office called Rose Hill was established in 1872. The town was named for the abundance of wild roses near the original town site.

Geography

Rose Hill is located in southwestern Duplin County. U.S. Route 117 passes through the center of town, leading north to Warsaw and south to Wallace. Interstate 40 passes just east of the town, with access from exit 380. It leads south to Wilmington and north to Raleigh. According to the United States Census Bureau, Rose Hill has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
35.2
Median home value
$125,000
Housing units
617
Poverty rate
23.5%
Unemployment
6.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
48.4%
Black
27%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
26.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
34.8260
Longitude
-78.0259
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
39.3%
Diabetes
14.4%
Adult obesity
42.2%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Adult smoking
18.2%
No leisure activity
31.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
15,617
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    743
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    703
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    643
  • Carolina Chickadee
    Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
    543
  • Tufted Titmouse
    Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    524
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    506
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    505
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    443

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
5
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
2
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Rose Hill-Magnolia Elementary
    Elementary · Rose Hill · 1,147 students · 18.5:1 ratio
  • Wallace Elementary
    Elementary · Wallace · 1,147 students · 16.2:1 ratio
  • Wallace-Rose Hill High
    High · Teachey · 807 students · 19.7:1 ratio
  • Kenansville Elementary
    Elementary · Kenansville · 613 students · 15.3:1 ratio
  • Duplin Early College High
    High · Kenansville · 206 students · 22.9:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
0
Largest magnitude
—
Largest event
—

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.52
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,649

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
395
Avg daily Wikipedia views
13
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Rose Hill

Rose Hill
Rose Hill
Reed M. Wolcott · 1976
Operation input
Operation input
Rose Geraldine George · 1973
My imprisonment and the first year of abolition rule at Washington
My imprisonment and the first year of abolition rule at Washington
Rose O'Neal Greenhow · 1863
Centennial addresses, Synod of North Carolina
Centennial addresses, Synod of North Carolina
Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Synod of North Carolina · 1913
Thomas Bell, Ulster Scot, to South Carolina and allied families
Thomas Bell, Ulster Scot, to South Carolina and allied families
Williams, Rufie Lee. · 1984
Oral history interview with Sharon Rose Powell, June 20, 1989
Sharon Rose Powell · 2008
Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, grape vines, evergreens, shrubs, roses, etc
Descriptive catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, grape vines, evergreens, shrubs, roses, etc
J. Van Lindley Nursery Co. (Pomona, N.C.) · 1899
Highway accident report
United States. National Transportation Safety Board. · 1977

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library