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Rochester

Washington · 6,064 residents · 8.462 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,682. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,235 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,064
+232%since 2000
from 1,829 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
717 / sq mi
+232%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+26%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7792K4K5K7K1990201020202024Rochester
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,682
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,406
+131%since 2000
from $14,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,716)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino11%(668)
Asian1%(63)
Other6.3%(381)
Diversity Score41.8%(2,537)
Diversity Score
42
+58%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Washington?

Rochester, Washington has about 6,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Washington?

The typical household in Rochester, Washington earns about $79,682 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 $270,400, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Washington?

About 21.3% 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 8.3% 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 4,785 residents, a change of about 374 percent over that period.

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