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Rothsay

Minnesota · 498 residents · 0.858 sq mi
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Rothsay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
Unchangedsince 2000
from 497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.8
+13%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4144665185706221990201020202024Rothsay
2024454
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(34)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.4%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348%(40)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.3%(86)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.3%(66)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.2%(56)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(52)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(20)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.2%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,839
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,609
+86%since 2000
from $14,854 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−22%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rothsay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian52.4%(263)
German40.2%(202)
Irish3.6%(18)
French1.8%(9)
Polish1.8%(9)
English1.6%(8)
Welsh1.6%(8)
Swedish1.2%(6)
Czech1%(5)
Danish0.8%(4)
Russian0.8%(4)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
British0.6%(3)
Italian0.6%(3)
Dutch0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+115%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(43)
Married64.8%(114)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.8%(19)
Women 15+
Never married14.4%(27)
Married64.4%(121)
Widowed9.6%(18)
Divorced11.7%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rothsay, Minnesota?

Rothsay, Minnesota has about 498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rothsay, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rothsay, Minnesota earns about $63,839 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Rothsay, Minnesota?

About 23.4% 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 4.8% 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 67 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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