Rolesville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Rolesville, North Carolina
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Main Street Park
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Location in Wake County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Named for | William H. Roles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.12 sq mi (15.84 km2) |
| • Land | 6.11 sq mi (15.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,475 |
| • Density | 1,551.24/sq mi (598.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27571
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| Area code(s) | 919 984 |
| FIPS code | 37-57640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407237 |
| Website | http://rolesvillenc.gov/ |
Rolesville is a town in northeastern Wake County, North Carolina, United States, a suburb of the capital city of Raleigh. It is the second oldest town in Wake County. The population was 9,475 at the 2020 census.
History
In the beginning of the nineteenth century, William H. Roles, the namesake of the town, purchased land in the area and settled there. The town was chartered under his leadership in 1837 and became a stagecoach stop. About the same time, Rolesville Baptist Church was founded with Roles also playing a role. [1] Rolesville was incorporated on January 18, 1837, by the North Carolina Legislature.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau the town has an area of 3.9 square miles (10.2 km2), all land.
Rolesville is the namesake of the Rolesville diorite Batholith, also known as the Rolesville Pluton. While the batholith extends into regions north and south of Wake County, the bedrock formation is particularly visible in the form of rocky outcrops within the town limits and the immediate vicinity.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 115 | — | |
| 1890 | 150 | 30.4% | |
| 1900 | 155 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 170 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 288 | — | |
| 1960 | 358 | 24.3% | |
| 1970 | 533 | 48.9% | |
| 1980 | 381 | −28.5% | |
| 1990 | 572 | 50.1% | |
| 2000 | 907 | 58.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,786 | 317.4% | |
| 2020 | 9,475 | 150.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 10,661 | 181.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,743 | 60.61% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,096 | 22.12% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 327 | 3.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 455 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 836 | 8.82% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,475 people, 2,204 households, and 2,054 families residing in the town.
Parks and recreation
Parks include Main Street Park, Redford Place Park, Mill Bridge Nature Park, and Rolesville Community Center.
Education
- Rolesville Elementary School
- Rolesville Middle School
- Rolesville High School
- Sanford Creek Elementary School
- Thales Academy Junior High/High School - Rolesville
See also
In Spanish: Rolesville para niños
