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Rothsay

Minnesota · 493 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 $36,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
−1%since 2000
from 497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4144665185706221990201020202024Rothsay
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,923
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,058 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,308
+17%since 2000
from $14,854 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+74%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
Diversity Score
3
+2%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+147%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothsay, Minnesota?

Rothsay, Minnesota has about 493 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rothsay, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rothsay, Minnesota earns about $36,923 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Rothsay, Minnesota?

About 7.4% 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 17.7% 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 62 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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