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Rochester

Iowa · 142 residents · 0.952 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,528. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
+71%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
+71%since 2019
from 87 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+21%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1284155227299201020202024Rochester
202490
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,528
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,571 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$33,954
−10%since 2019
from $37,578 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade82.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+40.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
8.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−6%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(10)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
Female
42.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Iowa?

Rochester, Iowa has about 142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Iowa?

The typical household in Rochester, Iowa earns about $36,528 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 $110,000.

How educated are people in Rochester, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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