Rolette County Demographics

A map of Rolette County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	9,050	9,226	75.9%	75.7%
White	2,172	2,298	18.2%	18.9%
Multiracial	472	490	4.0%	4.0%
Hispanic	151	137	1.3%	1.1%
Asian	62	23	0.5%	0.2%
Black	17	13	0.1%	0.1%

Rolette County, North Dakota has an estimated population of 11,924, a slight decrease from the 12,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% Native American/Other, 18.2% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rolette County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rolette is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rolette County, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 38.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rolette County is ranked the 11th most populous county in North Dakota, out of 53 counties. Rolette County was ranked the 11th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Rolette County's White Population

2,172 residents of Rolette County, or 18.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rolette County is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Rolette County ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette County's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Rolette County's population has decreased from 18.9% to 18.2%.

Rolette County is less White than neighboring Pierce County (90.8% White), Towner County (83.2% White), Benson County (42.7% White), McHenry County (94% White), and Bottineau County (89.1% White).

Rolette County's Black Population

17 residents of Rolette County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rolette County is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Rolette County ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette County's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Black residents' share of Rolette County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Rolette County is more Black than neighboring Towner County (0% Black), and Bottineau County (0% Black). Rolette County is less Black than neighboring Pierce County (0.3% Black), Benson County (0.6% Black), and McHenry County (0.8% Black).

Rolette County's Asian Population

62 residents of Rolette County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rolette County is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Rolette County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 169.6%. Asian residents' share of Rolette County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rolette County is more Asian than neighboring Pierce County (0.4% Asian), Towner County (0% Asian), and McHenry County (0.2% Asian). Rolette County is less Asian than neighboring Benson County (0.8% Asian).

Rolette County's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Rolette County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rolette County is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rolette County ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rolette County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Rolette County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierce County (0.8% Hispanic). Rolette County is less Hispanic than neighboring Towner County (5.1% Hispanic), Benson County (1.9% Hispanic), McHenry County (2.2% Hispanic), and Bottineau County (2.6% Hispanic).

Rolette County's Native American/Other Population

9,050 residents of Rolette County, or 75.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rolette County is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Rolette County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rolette County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.9%.

Rolette County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pierce County (4.8% Native American/Other), Towner County (6.1% Native American/Other), Benson County (50.3% Native American/Other), McHenry County (1% Native American/Other), and Bottineau County (4.8% Native American/Other).

Rolette County's Multiracial Population

472 residents of Rolette County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rolette County is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Rolette County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rolette County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Rolette County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pierce County (2.9% Multiracial), Benson County (3.6% Multiracial), McHenry County (1.9% Multiracial), and Bottineau County (3% Multiracial). Rolette County is less Multiracial than neighboring Towner County (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.