Rolla, MO Profile
Rolla, MO, population 18,488, is located
in Missouri's Phelps county,
about 97.4 miles from St Louis and 98.0 miles from Springfield.
Through the 90's Rolla's population has grown by about 16%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Rolla has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Rolla's population has grown by about 4%.
Rolla's property crime levels tend to be higher than Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Rolla tend to be lower than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 53% |
| Females | 47% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 89% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.00% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 16,452 | N/A |
| 2001 | 16,540 | 0.53% |
| 2002 | 16,947 | 2.46% |
| 2003 | 17,141 | 1.14% |
| 2004 | 17,399 | 1.51% |
| 2005 | 17,714 | 1.81% |
| 2006 | 18,022 | 1.74% |
| 2007 | 18,326 | 1.69% |
| 2008 | 18,319 | -0.04% |
| 2009 | 18,488 | 0.92% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $26,479 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 267 |
| 2002 | 253 |
| 2003 | 258 |
| 2004 | 367 |
| 2005 | 490 |
| 2006 | 443 |
| 2007 | 445 |
| 2008 | 273 |
| 2009 | 354 |
| 2010 | 522 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
1 | 6 | 9 | 28 |
| 2002 |
0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 2003 |
1 | 4 | 13 | 26 |
| 2004 |
0 | 8 | 12 | 44 |
| 2005 |
0 | 12 | 14 | 60 |
| 2006 |
0 | 7 | 14 | 58 |
| 2007 |
0 | 6 | 14 | 61 |
| 2008 |
1 | 6 | 17 | 27 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 11 | 53 |
| 2010 |
0 | 8 | 22 | 67 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,690 |
| 2002 | 4,972 |
| 2003 | 5,429 |
| 2004 | 5,047 |
| 2005 | 5,596 |
| 2006 | 5,289 |
| 2007 | 5,207 |
| 2008 | 4,908 |
| 2009 | 4,510 |
| 2010 | 4,705 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
136 |
765 |
36 |
| 2002 |
122 |
678 |
25 |
| 2003 |
165 |
732 |
29 |
| 2004 |
125 |
726 |
28 |
| 2005 |
135 |
797 |
50 |
| 2006 |
158 |
740 |
46 |
| 2007 |
151 |
746 |
51 |
| 2008 |
141 |
752 |
25 |
| 2009 |
137 |
665 |
40 |
| 2010 |
145 |
699 |
30 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,119 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8 Square Miles |
