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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rochelle

Illinois · 9,424 residents · 13.759 sq mi
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Rochelle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $96,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,424
+7%since 1990
from 8,769 in 1990
1990 – 2025
685 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 637 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+8%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Rochelle
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,984
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,465 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,139
+54%since 1990
from $11,759 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$476
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.5
+28%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(7,933)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(886)
Asian1.8%(159)
Diversity Score38.9%(3,415)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(7,324)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,806)
Asian0.9%(83)
Diversity Score42.8%(4,036)
43
+10%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochelle, Illinois?

Rochelle, Illinois has about 9,424 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rochelle, Illinois?

The typical household in Rochelle, Illinois earns about $37,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochelle, Illinois expensive?

In Rochelle, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Rochelle, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rochelle, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochelle, Illinois?

About 10.4% of people in Rochelle, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochelle, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochelle, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 655 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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