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Rolette

North Dakota · 484 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 $47,857. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,300. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
−10%since 2000
from 538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−13%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2944536127709291990201020202024Rolette
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,857
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,344
+29%since 2000
from $15,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other50.6%(245)
Diversity Score64.4%(312)
Diversity Score
64
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolette, North Dakota?

Rolette, North Dakota has about 484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolette, North Dakota earns about $47,857 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 $98,300, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Rolette, North Dakota?

About 27.8% 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 21.2% 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 123 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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