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Rolla

Kansas · 384 residents · 0.373 sq mi
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Rolla has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−20%since 2000
from 482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+28%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3064175276377481990201020202024Rolla
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,483
+108%since 2000
from $13,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(236)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(127)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other3.6%(14)
Diversity Score64.2%(246)
Diversity Score
64
+42%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, Kansas?

Rolla, Kansas has about 384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolla, Kansas?

The typical household in Rolla, Kansas earns about $50,417 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, Kansas?

About 17.6% 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 14.4% 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 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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