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North Dakota · 1,156 residents (2025 est.) · 1.461 sq mi
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Rolla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,219. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 378 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,500. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,039
−27%since 2000
from 1,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rolla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,219
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,079
+93%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−1%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+97%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(942)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(359)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(36)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other61.7%(641)
Diversity Score62.3%(648)
Diversity Score
62
+1248%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, North Dakota?

Rolla, North Dakota has about 1,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolla, North Dakota earns about $49,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolla, North Dakota expensive?

In Rolla, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $151,500, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, North Dakota?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rolla, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolla, North Dakota?

About 23.1% of people in Rolla, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolla, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolla, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 247 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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