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Rolette County

North Dakota · 12,187 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 $46,481. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,600. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,187
−11%since 2000
from 13,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+16%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,481
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,232 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,424
+88%since 2000
from $10,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(2,298)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(137)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other79%(9,624)
Diversity Score41.3%(5,037)
Segregation Score48.3%(5,886)
Diversity Score
41
+366%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolette County, North Dakota?

Rolette County, North Dakota has about 12,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolette County, North Dakota earns about $46,481 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Rolette County, North Dakota?

About 19.0% 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 26.7% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 585 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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