Rolla, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Rolla, Missouri is 20,144 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $42,518, the median home value is $177,400, and the median age is 27.4.
The population has grown 5.2% since 2010 (19,632 → 20,660).
20,144
Population
1662
People / sq mi
$42,518
Median Income
$177,400
Median Home Value
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Rolla covers 12.1 sq mi of land at 1662 people per square mile.
About Rolla, MO
Rolla skews on age — the median resident is 27.4, younger than the national median. Rolla is a city in Missouri with a population of 20,144. It ranks #38 among cities in Missouri by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $42,518, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $177,400, with typical rent around $790.
Roughly 35.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.
Rolla city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Rolla city had a population of 19,632 in 2010 and 20,660 in 2024, a 5.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,660 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.
20,660
Population (2024)
19,632
Population (2010)
20,660
Peak (2024)
0.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,632 |
| 2011 | 19,709 |
| 2012 | 19,856 |
| 2013 | 19,823 |
| 2014 | 19,885 |
| 2015 | 19,912 |
| 2016 | 20,026 |
| 2017 | 20,199 |
| 2018 | 20,294 |
| 2019 | 20,431 |
| 2020 | 19,921 |
| 2021 | 20,095 |
| 2022 | 20,308 |
| 2023 | 20,506 |
| 2024 | 20,660 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$42,518
Median Household Income
$23,580
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$177,400
Median Home Value
$790
Median Rent
40.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
35.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
73.5%
Public Transit
5.4%
Work From Home
14.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.3%
Foreign Born
91.0%
Non-English at Home
6.8%
Veterans
15.4%
With Disability
92.1%
Health Insurance
91.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 37.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% |
| Public Administration | 6.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.8% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rolla, Missouri has a population of 20,144 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Rolla, Missouri is $42,518, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Rolla, Missouri is $177,400, with median monthly rent at $790 and a homeownership rate of 40.8%.
The median age in Rolla, Missouri is 27.4 years. The population is 54.4% male and 45.6% female.
The population has grown 5.2% since 2010 (19,632 → 20,660).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.