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Rochester

Texas · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 0.342 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,827. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $55,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−40%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
667 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2042753464174881990201020202024Rochester
2024228
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,827
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,321
+50%since 2000
from $12,912 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−14%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
43.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+121%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(201)
Black6.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.2%(258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(121)
Black12.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(14)
Diversity Score77.3%(176)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2012
from 37.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−50.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 18.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Texas?

Rochester, Texas has about 228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Texas?

The typical household in Rochester, Texas earns about $31,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Texas expensive?

In Rochester, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Texas?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Texas?

About 31.6% of people in Rochester, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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