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Roseau, Minnesota

Roseau is a city located in Roseau County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,756. It is the county seat of Roseau County6.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 2,756 people, 1,157 households, and 713 families residing in the city. The population density is 445.2/km² (1,153.6/mi²). There are 1,229 housing units at an average density of 198.5/km² (514.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.48% White, 0.04% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 0.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,157 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% are non-families. 34.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.96.

In the city the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $35,096, and the median income for a family is $44,922. Males have a median income of $31,547 versus $22,419 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,371. 6.1% of the population and 3.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.8% are under the age of 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older.



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