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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rochester Hills

Michigan · 68,825 residents · 32.804 sq mi
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Rochester Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,912. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $215,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

68,825
+11%since 1990
from 61,766 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,098 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,883 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+12%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
60K65K69K74K79K1990201020202024Rochester Hills
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,912
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,996 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,070
+51%since 1990
from $23,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$215,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$827
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $643 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
20.9% rent
2.9
+16%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(58,723)
Black1.3%(786)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(851)
Asian3.1%(1,925)
Diversity Score14.9%(9,203)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(59,917)
Black2.4%(1,650)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,576)
Asian6.7%(4,637)
Diversity Score26.6%(18,303)
27
+78%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−25%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester Hills, Michigan?

Rochester Hills, Michigan has about 68,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rochester Hills, Michigan?

The typical household in Rochester Hills, Michigan earns about $74,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester Hills, Michigan expensive?

In Rochester Hills, Michigan, the median home is worth about $215,100, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester Hills, Michigan?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester Hills, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester Hills, Michigan?

About 3.4% of people in Rochester Hills, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester Hills, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester Hills, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,059 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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