Rolla, MO

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2022 Population

20,025

0.381% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

26.9

4.95% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

24.5%

5.45% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$37,685

0.692% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$161,500

13% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

7,972

0.138% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Rolla, MO had a population of 20k people with a median age of 26.9 and a median household income of $37,685. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Rolla, MO grew from 19,949 to 20,025, a 0.381% increase and its median household income grew from $37,426 to $37,685, a 0.692% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rolla, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.43%).

None of the households in Rolla, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Rolla, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rolla, MO are Missouri University of Science and Technology (2,209 degrees awarded in 2022) and Salem College of Hairstyling (11 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Rolla, MO was $161,500, and the homeownership rate was 40.5%.

Most people in Rolla, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Rolla, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rolla, MO is home to a population of 20k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.72% of Rolla, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.55k people).

In 2022, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.4k people) in Rolla, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 770 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%

2022 Citizenship

93.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.3% of Rolla, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Rolla, MO was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rolla, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rolla, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 376
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 254
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
770 ± 298

3.74%

Hispanic Population

748 people

3.74% of the people in Rolla, MO are hispanic (748 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rolla, MO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.55k people

7.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

As of 2022, 7.72% of Rolla, MO residents (1.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rolla, MO was 7.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rolla, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
278 ± 125
Vietnam
238 ± 111
Gulf War (1990s)
135 ± 71

Rolla, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rolla, MO employs 7.97k people. The largest industries in Rolla, MO are Educational Services (1,999 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,042 people), and Retail Trade (965 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($81,292), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,458), and Public Administration ($56,935).

Employment

Occupations

7.97k

2022 Value

± 733

−0.138%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Rolla, MO declined at a rate of −0.138%, from 7.98k employees to 7.97k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rolla, MO, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,108 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,011 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (653 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rolla, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.97k

2022 Value

± 733

−0.138%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Rolla, MO declined at a rate of −0.138%, from 7.98k employees to 7.97k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rolla, MO, are Educational Services (1,999 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,042 people), and Retail Trade (965 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rolla, MO, though some of these residents may live in Rolla, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,363

Median earning men ± $3,843

$29,114

Median earning women ± $2,323

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,523), Public Administration ($64,483), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,309), Manufacturing ($40,306), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,905).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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Education

In 2022, universities in Rolla, MO awarded 2,220 degrees. The student population of Rolla, MO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 5,379 male students and 1,735 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rolla, MO are White (1,634 and 82.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (111 and 5.58%), Asian (85 and 4.27%), and Two or More Races (67 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Rolla, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri University of Science and Technology (2,209 and 99.5%) and Salem College of Hairstyling (11 and 0.495%).

The most popular majors in Rolla, MO are Mechanical Engineering (278 and 12.5%), Engineering & Industrial Management (261 and 11.8%), and General Civil Engineering (164 and 7.39%).

The median tuition cost in Rolla, MO for a public four year colleges is $10,389 for in-state students and $30,150 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Rolla, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,114 (75.6% men and 24.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,114 students enrolled in Rolla, MO, 75.6% men and 24.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,098 records, of which 23.5% were women and 76.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
240 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
128 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
120 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rolla, MO was Mechanical Engineering with 240 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rolla, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri University of Science and Technology
2,209 degrees awarded
Salem College of Hairstyling
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri University of Science and Technology with 2,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,687 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rolla, MO, which is 3.17 times more than the 533 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,634 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 111 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,389) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,703) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($782) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rolla, MO was $161,500 in 2022, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $142,900 to $161,500, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Rolla, MO is 40.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Rolla, MO have an average commute time of 14.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rolla, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rolla, MO is $37,685. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Rolla, MO was Census Tract 8910 with a value of $83,393, followed by Census Tract 8907 and Census Tract 8901, with respective values of $70,938 and $62,779.

Housing

Property

$161,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$17,538

$3,326

Median Property Taxes

±$413

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rolla, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rolla, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.5%

Homeownership

2022

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 40.5% of the housing units in Rolla, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rolla, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8910
Census Tract 8907
Census Tract 8901

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rolla, MO was Census Tract 8910 with a value of $83,393, followed by Census Tract 8907 and Census Tract 8901, with respective values of $70,938 and $62,779.

The following map shows all of the places in Rolla, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,685

Median Household Income

± $7,019

8.22k

Number of Households

± 692

In 2022, the median household income of the 8.22k households in Rolla, MO grew to $37,685 from the previous year's value of $37,426.

The following chart displays the households in Rolla, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rolla, MO is from Rolla, MO.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Rolla, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.9%)
Carpooled (14.2%)
Walked (5.31%)

In 2022, 73.9% of workers in Rolla, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.2%) and those who walked to work (5.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rolla, MO have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.843% of the workforce in Rolla, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rolla, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rolla, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rolla, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rolla, MO (4.2k out of 17.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rolla, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Rolla, MO has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.82% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 39% between 18 and 34 years, 24.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.2% were men and 46.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.72%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

2.82%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rolla, MO grew by 13% from 7.72% to 8.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rolla, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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