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Compare Rolla to Independence

This post compares Rolla, Missouri to Independence, Missouri across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Rolla (city) Independence (city)
Population 20,013 117,369
Income (median) $37,329 $38,894
Home Value (median) $127,800 $102,800
White 85% 81%
Black 4% 7%
Asian 7% 1%
With Kids 29% 27%
Age (median) 25 40
Rentals 60% 38%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Rolla or Independence?
A: Rolla has a much smaller population count than Independence: 20013 compared with 117369 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Rolla or in Independence?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Rolla.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Rolla or Independence?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Rolla.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Rolla does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 60% for Rolla versus 38% for Independence.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Rolla may include: Columbia, Cape-Girardeau, and Springfield.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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