Rolesville, North Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 35°55′18″N78°27′49″W / 35.92167°N 78.46361°W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Wake |
Named for | William H. Roles |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ronnie I. Currin (R) [1] |
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 (2020) | |
• 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 |
Area code | 919 984 |
FIPS code | 37-57640 [4] |
GNIS feature ID | 2407237 [3] |
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 and has been one of the fastest-growing towns in the state of North Carolina for the past several years. The population was 9,475 at the 2020 census.
Rolesville was incorporated on January 18, 1837, by the North Carolina Legislature. [5] In 2012, the town celebrated its 175th anniversary.
According to the United States Census Bureau the town has an area of 3.9 square miles (10.2 km2), all land. [6]
The Town of Rolesville has an elected body composed of a mayor and five commissioners. The responsibility of the Town Board is to review, hear, consider, and approve/disapprove items of business affecting the town residents. The mission of the Board of Commissioners is to uphold the values and traditions that make Rolesville, the second oldest incorporated Town in Wake County, a very special place to live. It is the board's desire to make sure that Rolesville continues to be progressive in its attitude and outlook towards change, all the while maintaining its small town charm and friendly neighborhood communities. [7] [8]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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 | [9] | 12.5% |
U.S. Decennial Census [10] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
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.
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.
The Town of Rolesville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, staff, and developers continually work together to improve the park system for area residents. Rolesville currently has three parks, acres of open space, and miles of trails being planned and designed through approved development. The department offers several youth and adult athletics leagues, recreation programming, summer camps, and special events throughout the year. [12]
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