Roscoe, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 96, Roscoe's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Roscoe is a small community located in Minnesota, within Stearns County. The total population is 96. It ranks as the 801st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roscoe is 44.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roscoe is $48,750. This is 45% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 191% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $173,200. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roscoe has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%.

Education

4.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Roscoe, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.