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Rolette County

North Dakota · 13,937 residents · 903.042 sq mi
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Rolette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
13,937
+2%since 2000
from 13,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.5
+6%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,265
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,632
+25%since 2000
from $10,873 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25%(3,416)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(110)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(1,214)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(2,802)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1%(133)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other77.2%(10,762)
Diversity Score43%(5,997)
Diversity Score
43
+385%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolette County, North Dakota?

Rolette County, North Dakota has about 13,937 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolette County, North Dakota earns about $28,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolette County, North Dakota expensive?

In Rolette County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Rolette County, North Dakota?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rolette County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolette County, North Dakota?

About 31.8% of people in Rolette County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolette County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolette County, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,165 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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