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Rochester

Washington · 5,834 residents · 8.462 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,286. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,005 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $445,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,834
+219%since 2000
from 1,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
689 / sq mi
+191%since 2009
from 237 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+31%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7792K4K5K7K1990201020202024Rochester
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.6%(502)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(287)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(393)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(254)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(260)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(882)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(519)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.7%(1,091)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410%(585)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(556)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(387)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(118)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,286
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,090 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,271
+130%since 2000
from $14,912 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−4%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,300
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+21%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rochester on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,543)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(190)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(4,054)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(1,182)
Asian3.3%(193)
Other6.9%(405)
Diversity Score
59
+25%since 2009
from 47 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.8%(1,037)
Spaniard0.6%(35)
Salvadoran0.5%(32)
Peruvian0.4%(26)
Puerto Rican0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Vietnamese3.3%(193)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German14.2%(831)
English13.9%(812)
Irish11.7%(681)
American10.6%(619)
Norwegian5.6%(324)
Scottish5.2%(304)
Swedish2.4%(142)
Italian1.5%(86)
Finnish1.4%(83)
Polish1.3%(78)
Danish1%(58)
French0.7%(41)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.5%(30)
Swiss0.3%(19)
Dutch0.3%(17)
Czech0.2%(14)
Russian0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+100%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.8%(730)
Married48.8%(1,122)
Widowed1.6%(37)
Divorced17.8%(408)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(628)
Married54.5%(1,284)
Widowed5.1%(121)
Divorced13.7%(322)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Washington?

Rochester, Washington has about 5,834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Washington?

The typical household in Rochester, Washington earns about $99,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Washington expensive?

In Rochester, Washington, the median home is worth about $445,300, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Washington?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Washington?

About 16.3% of people in Rochester, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,555 residents, a change of about 356 percent over that period.

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