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Rochester

Michigan · 13,035 residents · 3.831 sq mi
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Rochester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,128. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $378,300. Households here earn about 56% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,035
+25%since 2000
from 10,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,403 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Rochester
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,128
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,512
+55%since 2000
from $36,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(10,525)
Black2.6%(338)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(621)
Asian7.7%(1,002)
Other4%(517)
Diversity Score41.8%(5,448)
Diversity Score
42
+130%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Michigan?

Rochester, Michigan has about 13,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Michigan?

The typical household in Rochester, Michigan earns about $92,128 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 $378,300, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Michigan?

About 62.3% 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 6.9% 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 5,905 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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