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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 27571 in Rolesville, North Carolina, is classified as a "White Majority" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 61% of the total, with a Black minority of 27%. The area has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 2,344 residents in 2010 to 5,771 in 2022. The median household income in 2022 was $119,973, indicating an affluent suburban community.
Rolesville has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to a "Moderate Diversity" one over the past decade. In 2013, the white population constituted 74% of the total, while by 2022, this percentage had decreased to 61%. Concurrently, the Black population increased from 16% to 27%. This shift suggests a trend towards increasing diversity, though the community remains "White Majority." The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, between 5-8% throughout the period.
The demographic shifts have occurred alongside significant economic growth. The median household income has risen from $100,329 in 2013 to $119,973 in 2022, an increase of nearly 20%. A notable spike in median income to $134,939 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. This fluctuation could be related to broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
The trends observed in Rolesville reflect broader patterns of suburbanization and diversification seen in many growing areas around major metropolitan regions in the United States. The increase in the Black population percentage, from 16% to 27% over a decade, is noteworthy and may indicate that Rolesville is becoming an attractive destination for middle and upper-middle class Black families.
The consistently high median incomes suggest that Rolesville is likely an upscale suburb, possibly part of the broader Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area. Its rapid population growth is indicative of strong economic opportunities and quality of life factors attracting new residents.
Rolesville presents a picture of a rapidly growing, affluent suburb transitioning from low to moderate diversity. While it remains a "White Majority" community, the increasing Black population and stable Hispanic presence point towards a more diverse future. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising incomes suggests that this demographic shift is occurring in tandem with continued economic prosperity.
