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Rolla

North Dakota · 1,223 residents · 1.461 sq mi
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Rolla has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,125. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,900. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,223
−14%since 2000
from 1,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
−12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rolla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,127
+45%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(557)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(28)
Asian1.6%(20)
Other52.9%(648)
Diversity Score66.8%(817)
Diversity Score
67
+1344%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, North Dakota?

Rolla, North Dakota has about 1,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolla, North Dakota earns about $59,125 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, North Dakota?

About 26.6% 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 16.5% 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 63 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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