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Rochester

Kentucky · 113 residents (2025 est.) · 0.465 sq mi
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Rochester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,542. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
−17%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−16%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
931562192823451990201020202024Rochester
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,542
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,811
−16%since 2000
from $36,708 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+44.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−46%since 2010
from 0.550 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+44.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Kentucky?

Rochester, Kentucky has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Rochester, Kentucky earns about $78,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Kentucky expensive?

In Rochester, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $167,500, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Kentucky?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Kentucky?

About 13.5% of people in Rochester, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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