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CITY · 2010 ACS

Rochester

Vermont · 299 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 $26,667. Population has grown 33% since 2011. Median home value is $142,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
+33%vs 2011
vs 224 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
472 / sq mi
+33%vs 2011
vs 353 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
−7%vs 2011
vs 52.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
210244278312346201020202024Rochester
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,986
+8%vs 2011
vs $17,530 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.412 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $167,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $623 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
−19%vs 2011
vs 6.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(13)
Diversity Score15.7%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other5.2%(15)
Diversity Score18.4%(55)
Diversity Score
18
+17%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 16.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Female
59.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Vermont?

Rochester, Vermont has about 299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Vermont?

The typical household in Rochester, Vermont earns about $26,667 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 $142,500, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Vermont?

About 35.7% 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 15.5% of people in Rochester, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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