Roseville was incorporated as a city in 1948 with a population of 4,589. The city experienced dramatic growth in population and commercial development in the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, the city has shifted its focus from planning to redevelopment and preservation. Today, Roseville is a thriving mixed-land use community with established neighborhoods, ample open space, and vibrant retail and commercial development.
There are 35,878 people living in Roseville and 15,842 households, with a population density of 2.7 per square mile.
Area employers routinely report that Roseville’s labor force is highly productive, has a notably low absentee rate, and either lives within city limits or commutes from a 20-mile radius. These dedicated men and women are also highly educated: 46 percent have a college degree or higher. Approximately 36,000 people travel into the city daily to work in Roseville.
Roseville was incorporated as a city in 1948 with a population of 4,589. The city experienced dramatic growth in population and commercial development in the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, the city has shifted its focus from planning to redevelopment and preservation. Today, Roseville is a thriving community with established neighborhoods, ample open space and vibrant retail and commercial development.
Roseville is located off I-35W and Highway 36, in the midst of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The city provides easy access to most of the area’s major freeways, including I-35E, I-694, and Highway 280, as well as light rail and bus rapid transit. It is less than a 10-minute commute to either downtown area, just 20 minutes from MSP Airport, and is close to all of the major Twin Cities amenities, including sports, arts and nature.
As of 2025 the population of Roseville, MN is 36,381. The population is expected to grow to 36,451 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.04%.
The median age of Roseville, MN residents is 42.
The diversity index of Roseville, MN is 53.6, meaning that there is a 54% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Roseville, MN is $118,631 and projected to be $128,951 in 2030. Per capita income is $50,188, projected to be $54,047 in 2030. 6.11% of households – 2,222 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,413,783 and the average disposable income is $88,470.
There are 16,043 housing units in Roseville, MN; 9,737 are owner-occupied, 5,641 are rented, and 665 are vacant. The average home value is $440,934, with 777 homes built in 2010 or later, and 529 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,081 businesses in Roseville, MN, employing 31,163 workers and pulling from a labor force of 17,782 age 16 and above. 6,034 workers commute into Roseville, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,540 residents both live and work in/around Roseville, MN. The average travel time is 20.5 minutes. 4.14% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.88% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 11,836 drive alone, 1,409 carpool, and 258 take public transportation. 715 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,564 residents work from home.
5,013 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,093 have associates degrees, 8,988 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,811 hold a graduate or professional degree.
