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Rochester

Indiana · 6,218 residents · 4.572 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,734. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $83,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,218
−3%since 2000
from 6,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rochester
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,734
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,424 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,651
+15%since 2000
from $18,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(6,126)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(119)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,820)
Black0.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(209)
Asian0.9%(54)
Other0.9%(57)
Diversity Score13.9%(867)
Diversity Score
14
+80%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Indiana?

Rochester, Indiana has about 6,218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Indiana?

The typical household in Rochester, Indiana earns about $32,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Indiana expensive?

In Rochester, Indiana, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Indiana?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Indiana?

About 17.0% of people in Rochester, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 249 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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