Rolesville, North Carolina
Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement 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.<ref name="Rolesville, North Carolina">Rolesville, North Carolina; Town of Rolesville official website. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau the town has an area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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
2020 census
| 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.
Parks and recreation
Parks include Main Street Park, Redford Place Park, Mill Bridge Nature Park, and Rolesville Community Center.<ref>https://www.rolesvillenc.gov/parks-recreation/parks-and-facilities</ref>
Government
Rolesville has an elected body composed of a mayor and five commissioners.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Education
- Rolesville Elementary School
- Rolesville Middle School
- Rolesville High School
- Sanford Creek Elementary School
- Rolesville Charter Academy
- Thales Academy Junior High/High School - Rolesville
