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Roseau, MN
City in Roseau County, Minnesota.
Population
2,736
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,019
ZIP codes
0
Roseau and its ZIP codes
Roseau at a glance
- Roseau is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,217, 32% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (50% below Minnesota) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Roseau, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roseau, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,217
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (789), German Americans (459), Swedish Americans (300).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roseau County. PPP loans are for Roseau.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,984
7,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $8,725 per person
How people get to work
Roseau, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roseau, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
618
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -8°F
27.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roseau, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Roseau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BadgerCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GreenbushCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| WarroadCity | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| StrathconaCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roseau, MN in?
- Roseau is in Roseau County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Roseau, MN?
- About 2,736 people live in Roseau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roseau?
- Nearby places include Badger (12 mi), Greenbush (22 mi), Warroad (22 mi), Strathcona (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023