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Rochester

Indiana · 6,270 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 $47,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,270
−2%since 2000
from 6,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,371 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+8%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rochester
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,479
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,251
+50%since 2000
from $18,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,616)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(307)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other1.3%(79)
Diversity Score18.5%(1,162)
Diversity Score
19
+139%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Indiana?

Rochester, Indiana has about 6,270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Indiana?

The typical household in Rochester, Indiana earns about $47,479 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 $101,500, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Indiana?

About 16.4% 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 13.9% 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 301 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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