City · North Dakota
Rolla, North Dakota
Rolla, city, in Rolette County, North Dakota. Rolla had 1,156 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,223 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,039 (±210). GEOID 3867820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,156
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,223 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,039 ±210
Median household income
$49,219
±$17,638 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$151,500
±$50,362 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$620
±$59 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is Rolla and what county is it in?
Rolla is a city in Rolette County, North Dakota. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 837 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rolla, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,156 people lived in Rolla on July 1, 2025, down 5.0% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020 Census counted 1,223 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,039 (±210).
| Measure | Rolla | Rolette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,039 ±210 | 11,924 | −260 |
| Households | 411 ±76 | 3,769 | −111 |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.44 | 3.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 464 ±76 | 4,588 | −127 |
Rolla's population since 2000
From 1,417 in 2000 to 1,156 in 2025: down 18.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rolla as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rolla?
The median resident of Rolla is 38.6 years old; 32.1% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 44.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.6%.
| Measure | Rolla | Rolette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±5.0 | 32.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.1% ±7.9 pts | 32.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±5.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±7.0 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±3.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.6% ±7.0 pts | 18.2% | −13.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 44.3% ±9.2 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 17.4% ±7.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±4.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.3% ±6.6 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8% ±6.5 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±6.8 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.0% ±6.7 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rolla earn?
Half of Rolla's 411 households earn less than $49,219 a year (±$17,638), against $59,517 in Rolette County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $67,688 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rolla | Rolette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,219 ±$17,638 | $59,517 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,536 ±$12,666 | $76,772 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,079 ±$5,188 | $26,519 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% ±9.4 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.2% ±20.7 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.4% ±8.6 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±3.9 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±6.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rolla?
Owners occupy 47.0% of Rolla's occupied homes and renters 53.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 by its owner (±$50,362). The median renter pays $620 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rolla | Rolette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,500 ±$50,362 | $103,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $620 ±$59 | $505 | −$121 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3% ±13.6 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,199 ±$250 | $1,318 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.0% ±10.2 pts | 62.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.0% ±10.2 pts | 37.2% | – |
| Housing units | 464 ±76 | 4,588 | −127 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.5% ±6.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±3.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.5% ±10.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±3.5 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±2.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±4.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.4% ±7.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Rolla building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Rolla in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across North Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Rolla work and get to work?
79.6% of Rolla's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 9.8 minutes.
| Measure | Rolla | Rolette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±8.2 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±10.2 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.0% ±9.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.5% ±4.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 9.8 min ±2.2 | 16.8 min | −4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rolla?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rolla (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9516Rolette County | 1,299 | $57,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rolla) · Census block assignment files
How does Rolla compare with other places in North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rolla is the 9,724th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
Rolla ranks 60th of 64 places in North Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 42nd | 355 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 56th | 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th | 67 |
| Median household income | 60th | 64 |
| Per capita income | 55th | 67 |
| Median home value | 48th | 59 |
| Median gross rent | 50th | 56 |
| Poverty rate | 4th | 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th | 65 |
| Median age | 29th | 67 |
| Owner-occupied share | 55th | 64 |
| Travel time to work | 64th | 67 |
Rolla's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, sortable · Compare Rolla with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rolla?
20 of the 57 figures for Rolla on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rolla are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rolla.