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Rochester

Washington · 2,388 residents · 8.462 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,365. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,388
+31%since 2000
from 1,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+17%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7792K4K5K7K1990201020202024Rochester
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,365
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,090 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,435
+64%since 2000
from $14,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+54%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,543)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(190)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(486)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,951)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(280)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other4.6%(109)
Diversity Score38.7%(925)
Diversity Score
39
+46%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+108%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Washington?

Rochester, Washington has about 2,388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Washington?

The typical household in Rochester, Washington earns about $63,365 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 $250,000, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Washington?

About 6.6% 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 12.6% 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 1,109 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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