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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Rochelle Micro

Rochelle, IL · 1 counties · 51,032 residents · 758.654 sq mi
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The short version

Rochelle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,448. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $104,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,032
+11%since 1990
from 45,957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
67 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+10%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
45K48K50K53K56K1990201020202024Rochelle
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,448
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,515
+59%since 1990
from $12,880 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$489
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.5% rent
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(44,678)
Black0.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,401)
Asian0.6%(256)
Diversity Score13.6%(6,242)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(47,057)
Black0.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino6%(3,066)
Asian0.4%(209)
Diversity Score16.2%(8,244)
16
+19%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochelle, IL?

Rochelle, IL has about 51,032 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rochelle, IL?

The typical household in Rochelle, IL earns about $45,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochelle, IL expensive?

In Rochelle, IL, the median home is worth about $104,100, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Rochelle, IL?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rochelle, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochelle, IL?

About 7.1% of people in Rochelle, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochelle, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochelle, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,075 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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