CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rolla

Kansas · 380 residents · 0.373 sq mi

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Rolla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,292. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. Median home value is $35,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.8

US median: 33.0

Average education

21% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 17%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

380

−21%vs 2000

vs 482 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,019 / sq mi

−21%vs 2000

vs 1,292 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.8

+8%vs 2000

vs 33.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024542

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,292

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,500 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,376

+16%vs 2000

vs $13,211 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.1%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$35,700

−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $56,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$257

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $379 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.2%

+1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.2% in 2000

33.8% rent

Afford Score

1.3

−11%vs 2000

vs 1.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic73.9%(356)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino22.4%(108)

Asian0.4%(2)

Other0%

Diversity Score45.3%(218)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.1%(369)

Black0.8%(3)

Hispanic / Latino15.8%(60)

Asian0%(0)

Other2.1%(8)

Diversity Score34.7%(132)

Diversity Score

−23%vs 2000

vs 45 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.8%

+1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.3%

−4.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

13.9%

+7.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.0 min

+47%vs 2000

vs 13.6 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 Rolla, Kansas?

Rolla, Kansas has about 380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rolla, Kansas?

The typical household in Rolla, Kansas earns about $27,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolla, Kansas expensive?

In Rolla, Kansas, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $257 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, Kansas?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rolla, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolla, Kansas?

About 11.1% of people in Rolla, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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