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Rothsay

Minnesota · 497 residents · 0.858 sq mi
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Rothsay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,058. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
497
+15%since 1990
from 431 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.1
−27%since 1990
from 48.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4144665185706221990201020202024Rothsay
2024454
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(33)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(36)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.9%(44)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.1%(45)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(27)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(63)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.5%(77)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.7%(48)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646%(30)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.5%(42)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.4%(17)
US avg: 1.5%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,058
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,187 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,854
+58%since 1990
from $9,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$305
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
20.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(18)
Ancestry
Norwegian37.7%(171)
German37%(168)
Irish14.1%(64)
Italian3.3%(15)
English3.1%(14)
French2%(9)
Swedish1.8%(8)
Polish0.7%(3)
Scottish0.7%(3)
American0.4%(2)
Czech0.4%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Danish0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+28.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−36%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(58)
Married58.1%(108)
Widowed4.8%(9)
Divorced5.9%(11)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(49)
Married56%(117)
Widowed18.2%(38)
Divorced2.4%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothsay, Minnesota?

Rothsay, Minnesota has about 497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rothsay, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rothsay, Minnesota earns about $31,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rothsay, Minnesota expensive?

In Rothsay, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Rothsay, Minnesota?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rothsay, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rothsay, Minnesota?

About 9.6% of people in Rothsay, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rothsay, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rothsay, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 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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