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Rochester

Iowa · 90 residents · 0.952 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90
+100%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
+100%since 2023
from 47 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1284155227299201020202024Rochester
202490
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$63,481
+76%since 2023
from $36,024 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
+125%since 2023
from 0.142 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other40%(36)
Diversity Score60%(54)
Diversity Score
60
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Female
43.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Iowa?

Rochester, Iowa has about 90 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rochester, Iowa expensive?

In Rochester, Iowa, the median home is worth about $340,300.

How educated are people in Rochester, Iowa?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Rochester, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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