Rose Hill, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 54, Rose Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rose Hill is a small community located in Illinois, within Jasper County. The total population is 54. It ranks as the 1396th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rose Hill is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 18.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rose Hill is $41,250. This is 51% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 151% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 20.0%. This is 242% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rose Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.2% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rose Hill, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.