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Roseau, MN


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Roseau, Minnesota

Roseau, Minnesota, in Roseau county, is 144 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 292 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 2,756 people people live in Roseau.

The People and Families of Roseau

In Roseau, about 57% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Roseau, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roseau had a median family income of $44,922. It turns out that people in Roseau tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($800) in Roseau than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Roseau Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Roseau, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Roseau, 84% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Roseau enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoseau Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRoseau Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Roseau Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Roseau College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Roseau, MN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime56
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