Rogers, MN

Rogers, Minnesota

Rogers, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 9 miles NW of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 20 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 3,588 residents in Rogers.

The People and Families of Rogers

In Rogers, about 78% of adults are married. When people think of Rogers, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Rogers.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rogers had a median family income of $76,984. Most of the residents of Rogers tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Rogers is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Rogers folks tended to give their money ($5,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Rogers Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Rogers that were owner-occupied was 93%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Rogers, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Rogers, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rogers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Rogers, MN

Comparing Rogers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Rogers Almanac

Rogers Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rogers Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rogers, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Rogers Colleges

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