Rolette County, North Dakota
Rolette County | |
|---|---|
 Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota | |
 North Dakota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′N 99°50′W / 48.77°N 99.84°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Dakota |
| Seat | Rolla |
| Largest city | Belcourt |
| Area | |
• Total | 939 sq mi (2,430 km2) |
| • Land | 902 sq mi (2,340 km2) |
| • Water | 37 sq mi (100 km2) 3.93% |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 13,674 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (6/km2) |
| Website | www |
Rolette County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of 2000, the population is 13,674. Its county seat is Rolla6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,433 km² (939 sq mi). 2,337 km² (902 sq mi) of it is land and 96 km² (37 sq mi) of it (3.93%) is water.
Townships
- Baxter
- Belcourt
- Kohlmeier
- Maryville
- San Haven
- Shell Valley
- South Valley
Adjacent counties
- Manitoba Province, Canada (north)
- Towner County (east)
- Pierce County (south)
- Bottineau County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 13,674 people, 4,556 households, and 3,366 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (15/sq mi). There were 5,027 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (6/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 25.12% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 73.01% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,556 households out of which 43.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.00% were married couples living together, 22.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.45.
In the county the population was spread out with 36.50% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 18.50% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,232, and the median income for a family was $29,744. Males had a median income of $24,288 versus $20,383 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,873. About 28.00% of families and 31.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.20% of those under age 18 and 19.60% of those age 65 or over.
Places
Cities
Note: all incorporated communities in North Dakota are called "cities" regardless of their size.
Census-designated places
- Belcourt, the largest city in the county, is operated by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians rather than organized under state law
- East Dunseith
- Shell Valley
