Rolla City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 16367 people in the city, organized into 6514 households, and 3545 families residing in the city. The population density was 1448.7 people per square mile (559.35/kmē), it is the 190th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Missouri. There were 7221 housing units at an average density of 639 per square mile (246.72/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.2 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 20.1% under the age of 18, 25.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males. The median age was 27.9 years, The median age of males was 24.3 years, for females the median age was 34.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 14599 White, 478 Black or African American, 76 American Indian, 797 Asian, 20 Native Hawaiian, 277 from two or more races and 120 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26479, it is 612th wealthiest city by median household income in Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $38975, it is the 373rd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15916, it would be the 382nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income is $12347, The median income for males was $12877 versus $11979 for females.
In 2000, 6550 pupils and students, of which 4180 are male and 2370 are female, 40.02% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 246 nursery or pri school, 182 kindergarten, 1435 elementary school, 717 high school and 3970 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16367 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16452 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16485 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16545 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16956 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17156 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17423 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17747 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 18071 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 18396 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18438 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 127 | 119 | 246 |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 74 | 182 |
| Elementary school | 684 | 751 | 1435 |
| High school | 382 | 335 | 717 |
| College or graduate school | 2879 | 1091 | 3970 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla city, Missouri | $26479 | $38975 | $15916 |
| Phelps County, Missouri | $29378 | $38693 | $16084 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |