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Rolfe

Iowa · 509 residents · 1.053 sq mi
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Rolfe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,554. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 166 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−25%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
−4%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4865556256957641990201020202024Rolfe
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,554
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,238
+71%since 2000
from $12,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(658)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(460)
Black2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(87)
Diversity Score
17
+321%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolfe, Iowa?

Rolfe, Iowa has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolfe, Iowa?

The typical household in Rolfe, Iowa earns about $49,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolfe, Iowa expensive?

In Rolfe, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Rolfe, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rolfe, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolfe, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in Rolfe, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolfe, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolfe, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 232 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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