CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Rochester

Kentucky · 114 residents · 0.465 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Bowling Green metro area
Compare
The short version

Rochester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,000. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,700. Households here earn about 26% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−39%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−13%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931562192823451990201020202024Rochester
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,093
−18%since 2000
from $36,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other4.3%(5)
Diversity Score11.8%(13)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+37.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Rochester

Parrott
Pop 107
Gay
Pop 115
Juliette
Pop 128
Waverly
Pop 106
Places similar to Rochester
Head to head

Compare Rochester to nearby cities

ROCHESTER VS
Bowling Green
Income$48,873−26%
Home value$241,900+125%
Population78,505+69373%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCHESTER VS
Madisonville
Income$53,860−18%
Home value$164,100+52%
Population19,428+17093%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCHESTER VS
Franklin
Income$59,052−11%
Home value$195,400+81%
Population10,759+9421%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROCHESTER VS
Owensboro
Income$56,357−15%
Home value$178,900+66%
Population60,892+53787%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Kentucky?

Rochester, Kentucky has about 114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Rochester, Kentucky earns about $66,000 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 $107,700.

How educated are people in Rochester, Kentucky?

About 22.1% 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 8.6% 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 99 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Rochester with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →