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Rochester

Wisconsin · 1,149 residents · 17.42 sq mi
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Rochester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,063. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $141,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,149
+17%since 1990
from 978 in 1990
1990 – 2025
66 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 56 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+19%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6952K2K3K4K1990201020202024Rochester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,063
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,558 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,609
+53%since 1990
from $14,100 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$141,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$603
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.6
+26%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,092)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(40)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(105)
9
+303%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Wisconsin?

Rochester, Wisconsin has about 1,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rochester, Wisconsin earns about $55,063 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 $141,600, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Wisconsin?

About 21.2% 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 4.7% of people in Rochester, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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