| Official Name: | Rolesville, North Carolina |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Coordinates: | 35.9217°N -78.4636°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name1: | North Carolina |
| Subdivision Name2: | Wake |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Ronnie I. Currin (R)[1] |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Area Total Km2: | 15.84 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 6.12 |
| Area Land Km2: | 15.82 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 6.11 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.02 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.01 |
| Elevation Ft: | 410 |
| Population Total: | 9475 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | 598.97 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 1551.24 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 27571 |
| Area Code: | 919 984 |
| Website: | http://rolesvillenc.gov/ |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc Offset: | -5 |
| Timezone Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -4 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 37-57640[3] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2407237 |
| Named For: | William H. Roles |
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.[4] In 2012, the town celebrated its 175th anniversary.
According to the United States Census Bureau the town has an area of 10.2sqkm, all land.[5]
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.[6] [7]
| 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% |
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.[8]