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Rolette

North Dakota · 594 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Rolette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $46,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
594
+10%since 2000
from 538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−7%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2944536127709291990201020202024Rolette
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,167
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,114
+15%since 2000
from $15,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$130
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(336)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.4%(228)
Diversity Score61.8%(367)
Diversity Score
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolette, North Dakota?

Rolette, North Dakota has about 594 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolette, North Dakota?

The typical household in Rolette, North Dakota earns about $24,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolette, North Dakota expensive?

In Rolette, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $130 a month.

How educated are people in Rolette, North Dakota?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rolette, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolette, North Dakota?

About 18.9% of people in Rolette, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolette, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolette, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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