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The City of Rolla had a population of 20,287 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Rolla ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Rolla is located at latitude 37.9514 and longitude -91.7713 in Phelps County. The formal boundaries for the City of Rolla encompass a land area of 12.03 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Phelps County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Rolla has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Rolla is located within Township of Rolla, a minor civil division (MCD) of Phelps County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,287 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,674 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,204 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,226 |
| Median Home Value | $187,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,238 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,152 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,853 (52.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,233 (13.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,005 |
| Average Household Size | 2.20 |
| Family Households | 3,754 (46.9%) |
The table below compares Rolla to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 38 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 139 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 776 | 28th |
| Per Capita Income | # 682 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 173 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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