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Rochester

Minnesota · 121,395 residents · 56.486 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,034. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121,395
+41%since 2000
from 85,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,149 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K81K97K112K127K1990201020202024Rochester
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,034
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,789
+64%since 2000
from $24,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(87,180)
Black8.8%(10,661)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(7,984)
Asian7.8%(9,469)
Other4.5%(5,442)
Diversity Score57.3%(69,538)
Diversity Score
57
+102%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Minnesota?

Rochester, Minnesota has about 121,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rochester, Minnesota earns about $76,034 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 $219,400, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Minnesota?

About 48.0% 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 9.5% 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 50,650 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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