Roseau is a city located in Roseau County Minnesota. Roseau has a 2024 population of 2,676. It is also the county seat of Roseau County. Roseau is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,739 in 2020.
The average household income in Roseau is $78,766 with a poverty rate of 12.01%. The median age in Roseau is 38.6 years: 38.9 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roseau was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,491 | 91.21% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 5.16% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,218 | 2.16 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 553 | 2.83 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 510 | 1.07 | 42 | 58 |
| Female | 127 | 3.5 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
| Male | 28 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 7.95% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 356 | 18.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 626 | 32.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 4.55% |
| Some College | 414 | 21.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,757 | 1,556 | 361 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 44 |
| Black | 45 | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 28 | 14 | 7 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 77.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,630 | $46,167 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,724 | $66,513 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,031 | $58,594 | $16,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,131 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Overall | $47,130 | $60,341 | $41,228 |
| Some College | $61,250 | $61,989 | $48,214 |
$47,130
Average Earnings
$60,341
Average Male
$41,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.54% of Roseau residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,405 | 266 | 11.06% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 43 | 45.74% |
| Multiple | 140 | 42 | 30% |
| Native | 25 | 5 | 20% |
12.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roseau is Hispanic, with 45.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roseau is White, with 11.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.26% |
| Some College | 4.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 6.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,306 | $93,153 |
| Households | $62,829 | $78,766 |
| Married Families | $93,897 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,286 | $56,981 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
228
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 11.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.05%
Born in Roseau
94.32%
Native Born
5.68%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
3.95%
Naturalized
94.32% of Roseau residents were born in the United States, with 63.05% having been born in Minnesota. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,598 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 2,613 | -16 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 2,629 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 2,645 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 2,660 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 2,676 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,692 | -44 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 2,736 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 2,732 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 2,739 | 66 | 2.47% |
| 2019 | 2,673 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,668 | -36 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 2,704 | -45 | -1.64% |
| 2016 | 2,749 | 53 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 2,696 | 37 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 2,659 | 35 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 2,624 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,626 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,623 | -9 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 2,632 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,756 | 204 | 7.99% |
| 1970 | 2,552 | -46 | -1.77% |