Census ACS · #661 μSA
Rolla Metro Area
The Rolla, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 44,948 residents. The median household income is $55,427 and the median home value is $194,900.
44,948
Population
67
People / sq mi
$55,427
Median Income
$194,900
Median Home Value
The Rolla CBSA covers 672 sq mi of land at 66.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$55,427
Median Household Income
$29,191
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$194,900
Median Home Value
$801
Median Rent
61.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.6%
High School+
31.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.0%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
29.9%
Foreign Born
Rolla spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rolla, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 44,948 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #661 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Rolla metro area is $55,427, with a per capita income of $29,191.
The Rolla, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Rolla, Mo CBSA (40620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Rolla: 61.9% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Rolla is a metro area in MO with a population of 44,948.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,427, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $194,900, with typical rent around $801.
College attainment is above the local norm at 31.5%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.