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Roseau

Minnesota · 2,685 residents (2025 est.) · 2.673 sq mi
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Roseau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,736
−1%since 2000
from 2,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,685 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Roseau
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,217
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,096 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,211
+86%since 2000
from $18,371 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+8%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade47.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,705)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,442)
Black1.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(140)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other2.4%(66)
Diversity Score25%(683)
Diversity Score
25
+1145%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseau, Minnesota?

Roseau, Minnesota has about 2,736 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roseau, Minnesota?

The typical household in Roseau, Minnesota earns about $60,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roseau, Minnesota expensive?

In Roseau, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $164,100, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Roseau, Minnesota?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Roseau, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roseau, Minnesota?

About 17.8% of people in Roseau, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roseau, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Roseau, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 340 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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