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Roland

Iowa · 1,324 residents · 1.145 sq mi
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Roland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,461. Population has grown 28% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $97,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,324
+28%since 1990
from 1,035 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 904 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K1K1K2K1990201020202024Roland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,461
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,741 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,165
+55%since 1990
from $11,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $371 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+37%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,033)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score2.3%(30)
Diversity Score
2
+369%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−46%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roland, Iowa?

The typical household in Roland, Iowa earns about $47,461 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 $97,400, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Roland, Iowa?

About 29.4% 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 4.3% of people in Roland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Roland, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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