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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rochester

Wisconsin · 978 residents · 17.42 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,558. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $78,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

978
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
56 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6952K2K3K4K1990201020202024Rochester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,558
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,100
−35%vs 2000
vs $21,609 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $141,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$460
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $603 in 2000
US average: $450
64.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
2.0
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,092)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(40)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(105)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
2
−75%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Wisconsin?

Rochester, Wisconsin has about 978 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rochester, Wisconsin earns about $38,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rochester, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Wisconsin?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Wisconsin?

About 2.4% of people in Rochester, Wisconsin 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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