Rose Hill, North Carolina facts for kids
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Rose Hill, North Carolina
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 Rose Hill, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,371 |
| • Density | 948.79/sq mi (366.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28458
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-57860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407244 |
Rose Hill is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 1,371 at the 2020 census, down from 1,626 at the 2010 census. Rose Hill claims to be the home of the world's largest frying pan.
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 12 miles (19 km) to Warsaw and south 7 miles (11 km) to Wallace. Interstate 40 passes just east of the town, with access from exit 380. It leads south 49 miles (79 km) to Wilmington and north 84 miles (135 km) to Raleigh.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rose Hill has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 364 | — | |
| 1920 | 516 | 41.8% | |
| 1930 | 554 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 727 | 31.2% | |
| 1950 | 896 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,292 | 44.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,448 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,508 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,287 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,330 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,626 | 22.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,371 | −15.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 553 | 40.34% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 365 | 26.62% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.36% |
| Other/Mixed | 33 | 2.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 | 29.69% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,371 people, 823 households, and 554 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Ralph Britt, NFL tight end
- Aaron Fussell, North Carolina politician and educator
- Wendell H. Murphy, farmer and North Carolina politician
- Jamie Pickett Ultimate Fighting Championship Middleweight Athlete
See also
In Spanish: Rose Hill (Carolina del Norte) para niños
