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Rolla

Kansas · 442 residents · 0.373 sq mi
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Rolla is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,981. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $64,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
−8%since 2000
from 482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+6%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3064175276377481990201020202024Rolla
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,981
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,535
+86%since 2000
from $13,211 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(316)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(107)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.5%(7)
Diversity Score52%(230)
Diversity Score
52
+15%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, Kansas?

Rolla, Kansas has about 442 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolla, Kansas?

The typical household in Rolla, Kansas earns about $62,981 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 $64,000, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, Kansas?

About 22.7% 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 1.7% of people in Rolla, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolla, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolla, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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