Rolla, Missouri
Rolla: city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
About
Rolla is a city located in the county of Phelps in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,559 and a population density of 626 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,437 inhabitants.
The city was created 182 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Rolla
| Population | 20,437 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Phelps County |
| Phone Area Codes | 573 |
| Area | 31.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9514,-91.7713 |
| Altitude | 1,122 feet / 342 meters |
| Capital city | Rolla is capital of Phelps County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1844 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:24:51 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 65401 |
| Density | 654 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rolla is located at 37°57'5"N 91°46'17"W (37.9514300, -91.7712700).
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Official website of Rolla
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rolla increased by 4.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,559 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,709 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,856 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,823 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,885 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,912 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,026 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,199 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,294 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,431 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,437 | 0.03% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Rolla
1Rolla City Hall
901 N Elm St, Rolla, MO 65401 View details
Phone: +15734266948 | Website available
2Doolittle City Hall
380 Eisenhower St, Rolla, MO 65401 View details
Phone: +15737622601
3US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
Rolla, MO 65401, United States View details
Phone: +15733640179
People born in Rolla (16)
People born in Rolla, including gymnast Shannon Miller, ice hockey player Jim Boo, chemist and materials scientist John A. Rogers, .
More notable people
- John Lott (American mathematician) he was born in 12/01/1959
- Robin Carnahan (American businesswoman) she was born in 04/08/1961
- Chuck Shelton (American football coach (1935-2020)) he was born in 16/08/1935
- Kyle Hawkins (American lacrosse coach) he was born in 16/12/1970
- Marv Breuer (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 29/04/1914
- Tommy Sowers (American soldier and politician) he was born in 23/02/1976
- Tony Salmons (American comic artist) he was born in 01/01/1957
- R. Bland Mitchell he was born in 26/07/1887
- Verne Brinson Schuman (American classical philologist and papyrologist) he was born in 14/07/1902
- Craig M. Bethke (geologist) he was born in 06/06/1957
- Jeff Pogue (American politician) he was born in 23/04/1981
- Bryan Spencer he was born in 25/09/1967
- Claire McCaskill (American politician) she was born in 24/07/1953
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rolla, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178411 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla (MO) | 65409 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rolla, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rolla.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rolla Post Office | Rolla (MO) | 65401 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rolla, North Dakota City in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States with a population of 1,273 people.
- Rolla, Kansas human settlement in Morton County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 348 people.
Other cities in Phelps County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phelps County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint James | 4,006 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
| Doolittle | 595 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
| Newburg | 432 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
| Edgar Springs | 196 | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rolla distances to largest Missouri cities