Rolla is a city located in Phelps County Missouri. Rolla has a 2024 population of 20,588. It is also the county seat of Phelps County. Rolla is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Rolla is $55,184 with a poverty rate of 24.46%. The median age in Rolla is 26.9 years: 24.6 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rolla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,673 | 83.26% |
| Asian | 1,150 | 5.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,056 | 5.27% |
| Black or African American | 767 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 302 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.04% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,222 | 2.09 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Non Family | 4,409 | 1.4 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Married | 2,628 | 2.81 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 832 | 2.99 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 353 | 3.27 | 30 | 70 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
40.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 432 | 4.01% |
| Associates Degree | 659 | 6.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,023 | 18.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,931 | 17.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,728 | 25.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 2,764 | 25.63% |
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 | 8,973 | 8,398 | 2,947 |
| Asian | 677 | 643 | 475 |
| 2+ Races | 431 | 387 | 162 |
| Black | 396 | 376 | 182 |
| Hispanic | 308 | 285 | 81 |
| Other Race | 183 | 183 | 183 |
| Native American | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,568 | $45,913 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,732 | $49,575 | $55,573 |
| High School Graduate | $29,752 | $41,466 | $27,020 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $41,042 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,862 | $43,510 | $30,913 |
| Some College | $32,701 | $38,523 | $31,598 |
$34,862
Average Earnings
$43,510
Average Male
$30,913
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92% of Rolla residents speak only English, while 8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,982 | 2,951 | 21.11% |
| Multiple | 974 | 608 | 62.42% |
| Hispanic | 631 | 424 | 67.19% |
| Asian | 1,055 | 296 | 28.06% |
| Black | 605 | 131 | 21.65% |
| Native | 63 | 55 | 87.3% |
| Other | 296 | 53 | 17.91% |
24.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rolla is Native, with 87.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rolla is Other, with 17.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.74% |
| High School | 28.83% |
| Some College | 10.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.82% |
| Female Employed | 16.25% |
| Male Employed | 15.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,812 | $78,784 |
| Households | $37,685 | $55,184 |
| Married Families | $81,953 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,747 | $33,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,123
Number of Veterans
999
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 278 |
| Vietnam | 264 |
| First Gulf War | 227 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 393 |
| 65 to 74 | 241 |
| 55 to 64 | 194 |
| 35 to 54 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 111 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,067 | 7.78% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.63% |
| Black | 16 | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
58.9%
Born in Rolla
92.28%
Native Born
7.72%
Foreign Born
5.67%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
92.28% of Rolla residents were born in the United States, with 58.9% having been born in Missouri. 5.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,417 | 166 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 21,251 | 166 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 21,085 | 165 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 20,920 | 166 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 20,754 | 166 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 20,588 | 165 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 20,423 | 113 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 20,310 | 210 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 20,100 | 174 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 19,926 | -509 | -2.49% |
| 2019 | 20,435 | 146 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 20,289 | 71 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 20,218 | 167 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 20,051 | 126 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 19,925 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 19,896 | 65 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 19,831 | -30 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 19,861 | 148 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 19,713 | 81 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 19,632 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,367 | 2,277 | 16.16% |
| 1990 | 14,090 | 787 | 5.92% |
| 1980 | 13,303 | -268 | -1.97% |
| 1970 | 13,571 | 2,439 | 21.91% |
| 1960 | 11,132 | 1,778 | 19.01% |
| 1950 | 9,354 | 4,213 | 81.95% |
| 1940 | 5,141 | 1,471 | 40.08% |
| 1930 | 3,670 | -17,747 | -82.86% |