Rolette County, ND

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2021 Population

12,508

13.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

30.8

0.645% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

26.9%

0.966% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,434

6.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$82,300

3.86% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

4,396

15.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rolette County, ND had a population of 12.5k people with a median age of 30.8 and a median household income of $49,434. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rolette County, ND declined from 14,437 to 12,508, a −13.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,481 to $49,434, a 6.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rolette County, ND are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (78.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.951%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.688%).

None of the households in Rolette County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Rolette County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rolette County, ND are Turtle Mountain Community College (139 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rolette County, ND was $82,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Rolette County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Rolette County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Rolette County, ND borders Bottineau County, ND, Pierce County, ND, and Towner County, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Rolette County, ND is home to a population of 12.5k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.472% of Rolette County, ND residents were born outside of the country (59 people).

In 2021, there were 4.85 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.79k people) in Rolette County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k White (Non-Hispanic) and 280 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Rolette County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rolette County, ND was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rolette County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rolette County, ND

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
9.79k ± 121
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 24
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
280 ± 114

2.21%

Hispanic Population

276 people

2.21% of the people in Rolette County, ND are hispanic (276 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rolette County, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

0.472%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

59 people

0.319%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

46 people

As of 2021, 0.472% of Rolette County, ND residents (59 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rolette County, ND was 0.319%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rolette County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
185 ± 52
Korea
45 ± 36
Gulf War (1990s)
42 ± 33

Rolette County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rolette County, ND employs 4.4k people. The largest industries in Rolette County, ND are Educational Services (967 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (750 people), and Public Administration (494 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($168,561), Information ($76,250), and Wholesale Trade ($53,750).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.4k

2021 Value

± 365

−15.8%

1 Year decline

± 13.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rolette County, ND declined at a rate of −15.8%, from 5.22k employees to 4.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rolette County, ND, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (552 people), Management Occupations (480 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (378 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rolette County, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.4k

2021 Value

± 365

−15.8%

1 Year decline

± 13.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rolette County, ND declined at a rate of −15.8%, from 5.22k employees to 4.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rolette County, ND, are Educational Services (967 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (750 people), and Public Administration (494 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rolette County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Rolette County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,736

Median earning men ± $3,448

$36,398

Median earning women ± $2,358

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($60,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,211), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,605).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,553), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,625), and Public Administration ($43,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

54
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
52
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
47
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$13.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$10.1k
Retail Trade
$9.38k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rolette County, ND went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rolette County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rolette County, ND went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rolette County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rolette County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Rolette County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Rolette County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rolette County, ND awarded 139 degrees. The student population of Rolette County, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 194 male students and 278 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rolette County, ND are American Indian or Alaska Native (134 and 96.4%), followed by White (5 and 3.6%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Rolette County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Turtle Mountain Community College (139 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rolette County, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (37 and 26.6%), Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation (17 and 12.2%), and Medical Office Assistant (12 and 8.63%).

The median tuition cost in Rolette County, ND for private four year colleges is $1,776.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 472 students enrolled in Rolette County, ND, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 457 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
37 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Assistant
5 degree-majors awarded
Clinical Laboratory Technician
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rolette County, ND was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rolette County, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Turtle Mountain Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

139 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Turtle Mountain Community College with 139 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rolette County, ND, which is 0.635 times less than the 85 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 134 degrees mean that there were 26.8 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($562) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rolette County, ND was $82,300 in 2021, which is 0.336 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $85,600 to $82,300, a 3.86% decrease. The homeownership rate in Rolette County, ND is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rolette County, ND have an average commute time of 15.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rolette County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rolette County, ND is $49,434. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rolette County, ND was Census Tract 9516 with a value of $54,762, followed by Census Tract 9519 and Census Tract 9517, with respective values of $53,125 and $48,375.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rolette County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

Housing

Property

$82,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,273

$2,544

Median Property Taxes

±$191

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rolette County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rolette County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Rolette County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rolette County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9516
Census Tract 9519
Census Tract 9517

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rolette County, ND was Census Tract 9516 with a value of $54,762, followed by Census Tract 9519 and Census Tract 9517, with respective values of $53,125 and $48,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rolette County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,434

Median Household Income

± $4,103

3.69k

Number of Households

± 300

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.69k households in Rolette County, ND grew to $49,434 from the previous year's value of $46,481.

The following chart displays the households in Rolette County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rolette County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Worked At Home (2.71%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Rolette County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (2.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rolette County, ND have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.496% of the workforce in Rolette County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rolette County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rolette County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rolette County, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rolette County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

26.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rolette County, ND (3.3k out of 12.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rolette County, ND is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 26.7% of the children was living in poverty in Rolette County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 41.1 in Rolette County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 9.49 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

72.2% of the population of Rolette County, ND has health coverage, with 25.2% on employee plans, 30.4% on Medicaid, 9.55% on Medicare, 6.22% on non-group plans, and 0.886% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rolette County, ND see 1772 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (1589 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1288 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 787 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,772 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rolette County, ND

Primary care physicians in Rolette County, ND see an average of 1,772 patients per year. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year (1,589 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rolette County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36.5% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

27.8%

Uninsured

25.2%

Employer Coverage

30.4%

Medicaid

9.55%

Medicare

6.22%

Non-Group

0.886%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rolette County, ND grew by 7.69% from 25.8% to 27.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rolette County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78 in Rolette County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rolette County, ND.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 48.4% in Rolette County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rolette County, ND.

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