Roseau County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Roseau County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 15,301. It is the 55th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Roseau County is 42.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Roseau County is $73,611. This is 16% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $177,100. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Roseau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Roseau County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.2%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.