Roseau County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,249 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.1 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,058 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Roseau County declined by 4.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 15,300 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Roseau County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,121 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.22% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Roseau County is about 17% lower than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $228,571 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $885 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.8% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Roseau County is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $885 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Roseau County spend about 30 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 126 hours, about 5.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.1 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.1 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 126 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,894 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,546 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 198 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Roseau County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Roseau County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Roseau County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roseau County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Roseau County, Minnesota?
The population of Roseau County, Minnesota is 15,249, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Roseau County, Minnesota?
The population density of Roseau County, Minnesota is 9.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Roseau County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Roseau County, Minnesota is $73,121, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Roseau County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Roseau County, Minnesota is $228,571, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Roseau County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Roseau County, Minnesota is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.