Roseau County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Roseau County, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Roseau County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Roseau County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Roseau County, Minnesota is 15,321 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Roseau County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,321
+0.41%
-1.39%
2020
15,259
 -0.66% -
2019
15,361
 -0.65% -
2018
15,462
 -0.48% -
2017
15,537
 - -

Population of Roseau County, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.5%
92.4%
 -2.06%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Native
1.5%
1.2%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1.2%
 +25.00%
Asian
2.8%
2.6%
 +7.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.8%
 +44.44%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Roseau County, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 +0.24% 41 0% 42.7 +0.47%
2020 41.6 0% 41 -0.73% 42.5 +0.71%
2019 41.6 +0.48% 41.3 +0.73% 42.2 +0.48%
2018 41.4 0% 41 0% 42 +0.24%
2017 41.4 - 41 - 41.9 -

The median age of Roseau County, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 986 +10.21% 994 -12.86% 1,089 871
10 to 19 1,202 -9.61% 1,014 -2.96% 1,087 984
20 to 29 880 -3.42% 751 -2.82% 849 729
30 to 39 850 +9.67% 818 +0.9% 934 825
40 to 49 1,087 -18.72% 950 -15.69% 895 808
50 to 59 1,342 -8.18% 1,170 -6.73% 1,234 1,093
60 to 69 872 +34.28% 902 +9.54% 1,209 990
70+ 785 -3.17% 934 +3.35% 760 964

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Roseau County, Minnesota is $65,651.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Roseau County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,531.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,303.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,390.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Roseau County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Roseau County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Roseau County, Minnesota is currently $79,342.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.66% of households in Roseau County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Roseau County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Roseau County is $31,939.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Roseau County by the total population of Roseau County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Roseau County, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Roseau County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Roseau County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Roseau County over the age of 16 is 12,041.

Of those people, a total of 68.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Roseau County is 65.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 751 52.20% 8.40%
20 to 24 years 840 76.00% 8.90%
25 to 29 years 738 84.30% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 747 91.00% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 1,800 90.30% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 2,039 90.20% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 1,203 84.30% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 1,226 64.20% 0.10%
65 to 74 years 1,586 34.70% 2.20%
75 years and over 1,111 7.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Roseau County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,169 67.60% 4.30%
Black or African American 87 94.30% 28.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 165 60.00% 10.10%
Asian 320 89.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 33 90.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 267 70.40% 5.30%
Hispanic or Latino 147 86.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,132 67.50% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Roseau County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Roseau County is 7,866, with median earnings of $40,999.00.

Women in Roseau County, Minnesota earning approximately 73.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,866 $40,999.00
Male 4,346 $46,584.00
Female 3,520 $34,061.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 681 $52,337.00
Business and Financial 355 $57,901.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $58,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 237 $75,865.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $41,250.00
Community and Social Service 114 $46,750.00
Legal 33 $74,063.00
Educational and Library 377 $42,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $60,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 362 $54,107.00
Healthcare Support 145 $19,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $29,583.00
Law Enforcement 41 $57,321.00
Food Preparation and Serving 376 $12,460.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 207 $33,150.00
Personal Care and Service 212 $24,539.00
Sales 497 $29,408.00
Office and Administrative Support 862 $39,821.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 185 $39,688.00
Construction and Extraction 282 $42,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 241 $48,565.00
Production 1,353 $39,387.00
Transportation and Material Moving 336 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 514 $57,778.00 167 $48,750.00
Business and Financial 189 $58,722.00 166 $48,462.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $60,417.00 37 $54,219.00
Architecture and Engineering 210 $75,357.00 27 $76,458.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $25,625.00 17 $76,250.00
Community and Social Service 24 $43,056.00 90 $48,214.00
Legal 12 $76,250.00 21 $51,250.00
Educational and Library 66 $58,125.00 311 $41,397.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $71,250.00 23 $29,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $52,813.00 309 $54,625.00
Healthcare Support 9 $14,688.00 136 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $102,857.00 21 $9,375.00
Law Enforcement 40 $57,143.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 126 $11,339.00 250 $13,859.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 148 $35,750.00 59 $20,114.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $105,417.00 193 $24,340.00
Sales 234 $49,063.00 263 $18,693.00
Office and Administrative Support 271 $56,146.00 591 $37,837.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 161 $43,977.00 24 $22,500.00
Construction and Extraction 263 $43,618.00 19 $26,016.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $49,300.00 17 $41,339.00
Production 940 $43,734.00 413 $33,054.00
Transportation and Material Moving 325 $55,481.00 11 $30,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,689 households in Roseau County, with an average household size of 2.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,834 families in Roseau County with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,078 325 431 1,855
Average Household Size 3.24 3.84 3.63 1.28
Total Families 3,078 325 431 0
Average Household Size 3.2 3.18 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 3,834 families in Roseau County, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Roseau County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,181 housing units in Roseau County, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,689 79.22%
Vacant 1,492 20.78%

14.29% of the total 7,181 housing units in Roseau County are rental units. This is approximately 1,026 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,568 are occupied by the owner - or 63.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Roseau County is $689.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Roseau County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    95
  • Less than $500
    356
  • $500 to $999
    411
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    168
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    65
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Roseau County is $149,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Roseau County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    504
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    853
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    946
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    895
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    941
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    347
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    67
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Roseau County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Roseau County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    961
  • 1940 to 1949
    317
  • 1950 to 1959
    382
  • 1960 to 1969
    339
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,460
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,204
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,196
  • 2000 to 2009
    977
  • 2010 to 2013
    342
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Roseau County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    284
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,437
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,150
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,818

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Roseau County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Roseau County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Roseau County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    455
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,738
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,446
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,186
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    807
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    245
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    550
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    56
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    195
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    125

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Roseau County, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Roseau County, Minnesota

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