Rolette, ND Demographics

A map of Rolette's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	254	217	70.0%	44.8%
Native American/Other	94	210	25.9%	43.4%
Multiracial	9	49	2.5%	10.1%
Hispanic	6	6	1.7%	1.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Rolette, North Dakota has an estimated population of 363, a large decrease from the 484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 25.9% Native American/Other, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rolette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rolette has become considerably less racially diverse since 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, that probability was 60.0% in 2020 and 44.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rolette is ranked the 124th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rolette was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rolette's White Population

254 residents of Rolette, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rolette is considerably lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Rolette ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette's White population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Rolette's population has increased from 44.8% to 70.0%.

Rolette is more White than neighboring Shell Valley (7.5% White), Belcourt (5.9% White), and Green Acres (1.9% White). Rolette is less White than neighboring Wolford (100% White), and Mylo (100% White).

Rolette's Black Population

0 residents of Rolette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rolette is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Rolette ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rolette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rolette's Asian Population

0 residents of Rolette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rolette is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Rolette ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rolette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rolette is less Asian than neighboring Shell Valley (0.8% Asian), and Belcourt (1.7% Asian).

Rolette's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Rolette, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rolette is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rolette ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Rolette's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Rolette is more Hispanic than neighboring Shell Valley (0% Hispanic), Belcourt (0% Hispanic), Wolford (0% Hispanic), Mylo (0% Hispanic), and Green Acres (1.5% Hispanic).

Rolette's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Rolette, or 25.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rolette is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Rolette ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rolette's population has decreased from 43.4% to 25.9%.

Rolette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wolford (0% Native American/Other), and Mylo (0% Native American/Other). Rolette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shell Valley (91.7% Native American/Other), Belcourt (92.4% Native American/Other), and Green Acres (96.6% Native American/Other).

Rolette's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Rolette, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rolette is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Rolette ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rolette's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rolette's population has decreased from 10.1% to 2.5%.

Rolette is more Multiracial than neighboring Shell Valley (0% Multiracial), Belcourt (0% Multiracial), Wolford (0% Multiracial), Mylo (0% Multiracial), and Green Acres (0% 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.