Rolla, MO Demographics

A map of Rolla's Population by Race

Rolla, Missouri had a population of 19,943 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 4.1% Black, 6.2% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rolla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is the 38th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rolla's White Population

15,831 residents of Rolla identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rolla roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is ranked #902 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rolla is less White than neighboring Doolittle (92.2% White), Newburg (91% White), St. James (88.1% White), Edgar Springs (93.5% White), and Vienna (88.5% White).

Rolla's Black Population

826 residents of Rolla identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rolla slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rolla is more Black than neighboring Doolittle (0.4% Black), Newburg (0.3% Black), St. James (1% Black), Edgar Springs (2.5% Black), and Vienna (1.2% Black).

Rolla's Asian Population

1,243 residents of Rolla identify as Asian, or 6.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rolla roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rolla is more Asian than neighboring Doolittle (0.2% Asian), Newburg (1.2% Asian), St. James (0.9% Asian), Edgar Springs (0.5% Asian), and Vienna (0.5% Asian).

Rolla's Hispanic Population

687 residents of Rolla identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rolla roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is ranked #313 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rolla is more Hispanic than neighboring Doolittle (2.5% Hispanic), Newburg (1.2% Hispanic), St. James (3% Hispanic), and Edgar Springs (2.5% Hispanic). Rolla is less Hispanic than neighboring Vienna (4.5% Hispanic).

Rolla's Native American/Other Population

221 residents of Rolla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rolla roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is ranked #256 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rolla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Doolittle (0.9% Native American/Other), Newburg (0.6% Native American/Other), St. James (0.6% Native American/Other), Edgar Springs (1% Native American/Other), and Vienna (0.5% Native American/Other).

Rolla's Multiracial Population

1,135 residents of Rolla identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rolla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Rolla is ranked #345 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rolla is more Multiracial than neighboring Doolittle (3.9% Multiracial), Edgar Springs (0% Multiracial), and Vienna (4.8% Multiracial). Rolla is less Multiracial than neighboring St. James (6.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.