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Rochester

Minnesota · 106,769 residents · 56.486 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,883. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106,769
+24%since 2000
from 85,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,890 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+2%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K81K97K112K127K1990201020202024Rochester
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,883
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,090 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,653
+28%since 2000
from $24,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(73,656)
Black3.5%(3,034)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2,565)
Asian5.6%(4,796)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(24,301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(84,608)
Black6.2%(6,586)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(5,508)
Asian6.8%(7,212)
Other2.4%(2,546)
Diversity Score44.6%(47,609)
Diversity Score
45
+57%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Minnesota?

Rochester, Minnesota has about 106,769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rochester, Minnesota earns about $60,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Minnesota expensive?

In Rochester, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $165,700, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Minnesota?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Minnesota?

About 9.9% of people in Rochester, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,024 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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