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Rochester

New Hampshire · 29,752 residents · 45.021 sq mi
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Rochester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,401. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,752
+5%since 2000
from 28,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K34K1990201020202024Rochester
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,401
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,625
+41%since 2000
from $18,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+67%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(27,501)
Black0.5%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(255)
Asian0.9%(242)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(1,586)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(28,050)
Black0.8%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(547)
Asian1.2%(353)
Other1.8%(528)
Diversity Score13.5%(4,026)
Diversity Score
14
+143%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, New Hampshire?

Rochester, New Hampshire has about 29,752 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Rochester, New Hampshire earns about $52,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, New Hampshire expensive?

In Rochester, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $192,900, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, New Hampshire?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, New Hampshire?

About 12.0% of people in Rochester, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,122 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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