Roseau, MN

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Roseau, MN

Comparing Roseau 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Roseau Almanac

Roseau Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Roseau Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roseau, 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

Roseau Hospitals

ROSEAU AREA HOSPITAL & HOMES
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
715 DELMORE DRIVE
(218) 463-2500
Emergency Service: Yes

Roseau High Schools (2004)

ROSEAU SEC.
509 3RD ST. N.E.
218-463-2770
Serves 706 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Roseau Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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