Rolesville, North Carolina
Rolesville: City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Rolesville is a city located in the county of Wake in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,786 and a population density of 351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,882 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rolesville
| Population : | 8,882 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wake County |
| Postal code : | 27571 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 10.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:49:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 823 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 57.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rolesville is located at 35°55'24"N 78°27'27"W (35.9232100, -78.4575000).
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Demographics
The population of Rolesville increased by 57.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,043 | 6.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,265 | 5.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,668 | 8.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,781 | 19.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,281 | 7.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,973 | 9.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,614 | 8.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,072 | 5.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,501 | 5.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,882 | 4.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,972 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,248 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,074 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,248 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 95.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 496 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,494 |
Rolesville zip code is 27571.
County name: Wake, County
fips: 37183
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,494 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,119 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $563 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 4 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,977 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,023 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,802 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 57,722 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,068 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,828 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,574 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 187 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,465 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 47,770 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 481 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 591 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 557 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 17.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 407.38 |
Best Things to Do in Rolesville
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Other Places in Rolesville
1 Rolesville Town Hall
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2 Rolesville Town Planning
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Schools in Rolesville
College & universities near Rolesville, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199759 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest (NC) | 27587-1889 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rolesville, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rolesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rolesvill Post Office | Rolesville (NC) | 27571 |
Other cities in Wake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wake County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cary | 173,587 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Apex | 64,388 | The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Wake Forest | 47,314 | Town located in the U. |
| Garner | 32,180 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Fuquay-Varina | 32,145 | City in North Carolina |
| Holly Springs | 31,377 | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States |
| Morrisville | 30,495 | Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States |
| Knightdale | 18,122 | City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Wendell | 9,387 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Zebulon | 6,514 | City in Pike County, Georgia, United States |
| Green Level | 2,158 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rolesville distances to largest North Carolina cities
