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Rochester

Vermont · 321 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 $31,750. Population has grown 22% since 2019. Median home value is $168,500. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
+22%since 2019
from 263 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+22%since 2019
from 415 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.4
−8%since 2019
from 62.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
210244278312346201020202024Rochester
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,196 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,992
−21%since 2019
from $31,824 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $192,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,059
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $692 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
48.3% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+8%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score5%(16)
Diversity Score
5
+33%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+18%since 2019
from 15.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
Female
65.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Vermont?

Rochester, Vermont has about 321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Vermont?

The typical household in Rochester, Vermont earns about $31,750 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 $168,500, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Vermont?

About 39.9% 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 8.1% 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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