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Rochester

Kentucky · 152 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. Median home value is $46,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−18%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
−4%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931562192823451990201020202024Rochester
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,775
−35%since 2000
from $36,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−51.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(152)
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
19.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Kentucky?

Rochester, Kentucky has about 152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Rochester, Kentucky earns about $28,750 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 $46,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Kentucky?

About 19.2% 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 13.3% 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 61 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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