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Rochelle Micro

Rochelle, IL · 1 counties · 53,497 residents · 758.654 sq mi
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Rochelle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $152,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,497
+5%since 2000
from 51,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K48K50K53K56K1990201020202024Rochelle
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,733
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,959
+22%since 2000
from $20,515 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(47,057)
Black0.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino6%(3,066)
Asian0.4%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(8,244)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(47,425)
Black0.9%(468)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(4,741)
Asian0.5%(241)
Other1.4%(754)
Diversity Score26.2%(14,034)
Diversity Score
26
+62%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

RochelleCENTRAL9,498
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1 component county

Ogle CountyCENTRAL51,399
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochelle, IL?

Rochelle, IL has about 53,497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochelle, IL?

The typical household in Rochelle, IL earns about $55,733 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Rochelle, IL?

About 17.8% 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 8.9% 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 7,540 residents, a change of about 16 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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