Roseau County, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Roseau County, MN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,302 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.1 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.25% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,296 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Roseau County declined by 4.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 15,302 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Roseau County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.2% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,939 19.2% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,807 18.3% -3.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,395 22.2% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,863 18.7% +2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Minnesota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.9% of the people living in Roseau County and men 52.1%.
- Women 47.9% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 52.1% Minnesota 50.0%
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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 | $74,799 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.1% | 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 | $242,187 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $879 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Roseau County is about 23.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $879 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Roseau County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 114 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Roseau County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.7 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.4 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,541 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| 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:
Brown County (10.6 min), Pennington County (10.8 min), Cottonwood County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.9 min), Wright County (28.8 min), Sherburne County (28.8 min).
The average commute time in Roseau County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 20 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 | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
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.
How many people live in Roseau County, Minnesota?
About 15,302 people live in Roseau County, Minnesota, in 6,296 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Roseau County, Minnesota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Roseau County, Minnesota has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 11% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Roseau County, Minnesota?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($242,187 against $74,799), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $879 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Roseau County, Minnesota?
Unemployment in Roseau County, Minnesota is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Roseau County, Minnesota?
18.9% of adults in Roseau County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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