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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rolla

Missouri · 16,367 residents · 12.129 sq mi
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Rolla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,479. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,400. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% 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

16,367
+16%since 1990
from 14,090 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,349 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.9
+4%since 1990
from 26.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Rolla
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,479
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,784 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,916
+55%since 1990
from $10,247 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
47.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
52.3% rent
2.8
+11%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(12,827)
Black3.7%(526)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(186)
Asian4%(568)
Diversity Score23.7%(3,337)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(14,459)
Black2.9%(470)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(282)
Asian4.9%(797)
Diversity Score22.6%(3,693)
23
−5%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, Missouri?

Rolla, Missouri has about 16,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rolla, Missouri?

The typical household in Rolla, Missouri earns about $26,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolla, Missouri expensive?

In Rolla, Missouri, the median home is worth about $75,400, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, Missouri?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rolla, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolla, Missouri?

About 22.0% of people in Rolla, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolla, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolla, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,277 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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