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Rochester

Vermont · 288 residents · 0.634 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,089. Population has declined 14% since 2023. Median home value is $255,000. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

288
−14%since 2023
from 335 in 2023
2010 – 2024
454 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 528 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.1
+4%since 2023
from 56.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
210244278312346201020202024Rochester
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,089
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,932 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$35,709
+11%since 2023
from $32,030 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.472
+10%since 2023
from 0.429 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$255,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $251,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$967
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $919 in 2023
US average: $1,442
47.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
52.2% rent
14.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
63.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.4
−7%since 2023
from 6.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian2.4%(8)
Other3.3%(11)
Diversity Score15.7%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian2.4%(7)
Other3.8%(11)
Diversity Score17.3%(50)
17
+10%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+9%since 2023
from 21.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
45.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
40.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
21.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
42.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
62.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
83.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Vermont?

Rochester, Vermont has about 288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Vermont?

The typical household in Rochester, Vermont earns about $40,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Vermont expensive?

In Rochester, Vermont, the median home is worth about $255,000, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Vermont?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Vermont?

About 16.0% of people in Rochester, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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

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