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Roseau

Minnesota · 2,744 residents · 2.673 sq mi
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Roseau has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,744
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Roseau
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,815
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,085
+91%since 2000
from $18,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,490)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(75)
Asian1.6%(43)
Other1.8%(50)
Diversity Score17.3%(475)
Diversity Score
17
+764%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roseau, Minnesota?

Roseau, Minnesota has about 2,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roseau, Minnesota?

The typical household in Roseau, Minnesota earns about $55,815 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 $141,800, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Roseau, Minnesota?

About 23.6% 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 4.7% 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 348 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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