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Rolla

North Dakota · 1,280 residents · 1.461 sq mi
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Rolla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,641. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $67,300. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
−10%since 2000
from 1,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
876 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
−6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rolla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,641
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,016
+26%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+62%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(681)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other49%(627)
Diversity Score65.3%(836)
Diversity Score
65
+1312%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−21%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, North Dakota?

Rolla, North Dakota has about 1,280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolla, North Dakota earns about $26,641 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, North Dakota?

About 19.0% 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 27.2% 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 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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