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CITY · 2010 ACS

Rochester

Iowa · 133 residents · 0.952 sq mi
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Rochester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,411. Population has fallen 52% since 2011, a loss of 142 residents. Median home value is $177,800. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−52%vs 2011
vs 275 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
−52%vs 2011
vs 289 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+127%vs 2011
vs 21.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1284155227299201020202024Rochester
202490
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,411
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,393 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$16,645
−8%vs 2011
vs $17,996 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.259
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.232 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $119,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−23.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+90%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 15.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
44.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
55.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
43.1%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.5% in 2011
Female
71.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Iowa?

Rochester, Iowa has about 133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Iowa?

The typical household in Rochester, Iowa earns about $57,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Iowa expensive?

In Rochester, Iowa, the median home is worth about $177,800.

How educated are people in Rochester, Iowa?

About 27.4% 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 7.2% of people in Rochester, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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