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Rochester

Michigan · 12,711 residents · 3.831 sq mi
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Rochester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,603. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $276,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,711
+21%since 2000
from 10,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,318 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Rochester
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,603
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,286
+28%since 2000
from $36,989 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
−4%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(9,537)
Black2.2%(231)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(176)
Asian3.7%(386)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(1,903)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(11,037)
Black3.6%(458)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(342)
Asian5.5%(700)
Other0.7%(94)
Diversity Score28.9%(3,675)
Diversity Score
29
+59%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Michigan?

Rochester, Michigan has about 12,711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Michigan?

The typical household in Rochester, Michigan earns about $76,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Michigan expensive?

In Rochester, Michigan, the median home is worth about $276,900, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Michigan?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Michigan?

About 6.2% of people in Rochester, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,581 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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