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Roland

Iowa · 1,035 residents · 1.145 sq mi
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Roland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,741. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 289 residents. Median home value is $46,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,035
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K1K1K2K1990201020202024Roland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,741
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,461 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,730
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,165 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $454 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,033)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
Diversity Score
0
−79%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+84%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roland, Iowa?

Roland, Iowa has about 1,035 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Roland, Iowa?

The typical household in Roland, Iowa earns about $30,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roland, Iowa expensive?

In Roland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Roland, Iowa?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roland, Iowa?

About 5.1% of people in Roland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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