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Rochester

Ohio · 159 residents · 1.118 sq mi
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Rochester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,568. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−16%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+43%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221682152613081990201020202024Rochester
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,568
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,073
+98%since 2000
from $16,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(150)
Black1.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(19)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+110%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Ohio?

Rochester, Ohio has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Ohio?

The typical household in Rochester, Ohio earns about $70,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Ohio expensive?

In Rochester, Ohio, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Rochester, Ohio?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Ohio?

About 5.4% of people in Rochester, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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