Rolesville, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rolesville, North Carolina is 10,200 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 96th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $148,250, the median home value is $467,400, and the median age is 38.9.
The population has grown 211.0% since 2010 (3,811 → 11,854).
10,200
Population
1455
People / sq mi
$148,250
Median Income
$467,400
Median Home Value
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Rolesville covers 7.0 sq mi of land at 1455 people per square mile.
About Rolesville, NC
The poverty rate is what most separates Rolesville from the typical city: 0.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,200 residents, Rolesville is a city in North Carolina.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $148,250, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $467,400, with typical rent around $982.
Rolesville is among the best-educated US cities: 66.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 28.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Rolesville town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rolesville town had a population of 3,811 in 2010 and 11,854 in 2024, a 3.1× growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,854 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 8.55%.
11,854
Population (2024)
3,811
Population (2010)
11,854
Peak (2024)
8.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,811 |
| 2011 | 4,043 |
| 2012 | 4,265 |
| 2013 | 4,668 |
| 2014 | 5,781 |
| 2015 | 6,281 |
| 2016 | 6,973 |
| 2017 | 7,614 |
| 2018 | 8,072 |
| 2019 | 8,501 |
| 2020 | 9,716 |
| 2021 | 10,214 |
| 2022 | 10,660 |
| 2023 | 11,380 |
| 2024 | 11,854 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$148,250
Median Household Income
$51,228
Per Capita Income
0.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$467,400
Median Home Value
$982
Median Rent
92.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.3%
High School+
66.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
66.0%
Public Transit
28.3%
Work From Home
33.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
41.9%
Foreign Born
89.7%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
5.3%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
100.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.2% |
| Information | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rolesville, North Carolina has a population of 10,200 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 96th-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Rolesville, North Carolina is $148,250, with 0.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rolesville, North Carolina is $467,400, with median monthly rent at $982 and a homeownership rate of 92.2%.
The median age in Rolesville, North Carolina is 38.9 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has grown 211.0% since 2010 (3,811 → 11,854).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.