Roland

City in Story County, Iowa

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Roland is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 1,362 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Story City, 4.5 miles W.

About Roland

Roland is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,362 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$79,028
Median home value
$185,900
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Median age
39.4
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Roland, IA population

Roland had 1,362 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,362
Density1,163 per sq mi (449 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Roland at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyStory County
TypeCity
Population1,362 (2020)
Land area1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Coordinates42.1659° N, 93.5030° W
ZIP code50236
Official websitecityofroland.org
Census code (GEOID)1968475

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Roland

What county is Roland in?

Roland is in Story County, Iowa.

What is the population of Roland, IA?

1,362 people lived in Roland at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Roland, IA?

The ZIP code of Roland is 50236.

What is the elevation of Roland?

1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Roland?

Story City (4.5 mi), McCallsburg (5.7 mi), Randall (7.1 mi), Garden City (7.8 mi), Gilbert (8.4 mi).

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