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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

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Rolla, MO · 1 counties · 39,825 residents · 671.787 sq mi
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Rolla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,378. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,825
+13%since 1990
from 35,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
59 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+9%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Rolla
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,378
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,084
+53%since 1990
from $10,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
34.5% rent
2.5
+10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(33,757)
Black1.7%(582)
Hispanic / Latino1%(356)
Asian1.8%(644)
Diversity Score12.5%(4,420)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(36,884)
Black1.5%(586)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(485)
Asian2.3%(934)
Diversity Score12.4%(4,953)
12
−1%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolla, MO?

Rolla, MO has about 39,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rolla, MO?

The typical household in Rolla, MO earns about $29,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolla, MO expensive?

In Rolla, MO, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Rolla, MO?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rolla, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolla, MO?

About 16.4% of people in Rolla, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolla, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolla, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,577 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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