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Rochester Overview

$33,330
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,778
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$92,883
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,282
TOTAL POPULATION
3,114
MALE POPULATION
3,168
FEMALE POPULATION
98.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2,935
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rochester Zip Codes

Rochester Area Codes

Income in Rochester

Income Overview in Rochester

Per Capita Income in Rochester is $33,330, while median incomes of families and households are $96,778 and $92,883 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,282$33,330
Median Family Income1,564$96,778
Mean Family Income1,564$107,645
Median Household Income2,161$92,883
Mean Household Income2,161$97,628
Income Deficit1,564$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,28222.23%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,28277.77¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,2820.34

Earnings by Sex in Rochester

Average Earnings in Rochester are $50,813, $54,496 for men and $42,382 for women, a difference of 22.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Rochester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,487 (49.4%)$54,496
Female1,525 (50.6%)$42,382
Total3,012 (100.0%)$50,813

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rochester

The most common earnings brackets in Rochester are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (302 | 20.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (182 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rochester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (1.0%)38 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)25 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (1.3%)60 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)21 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (1.5%)77 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99970 (4.7%)36 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (1.1%)33 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99954 (3.6%)102 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49974 (5.0%)46 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99920 (1.3%)28 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9991 (0.1%)71 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99947 (3.2%)76 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99914 (0.9%)99 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99952 (3.5%)135 (8.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999139 (9.3%)89 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999237 (15.9%)117 (7.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999163 (11.0%)119 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99956 (3.8%)69 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999302 (20.3%)182 (11.9%)
$100,000+185 (12.4%)102 (6.7%)
Total1,487 (100.0%)1,525 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rochester

Average earnings in Rochester are $56,568 for men and $45,927 for women, a difference of 18.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,242, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $48,275. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,885, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rochester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$48,275$0
High School Diploma$53,103$33,750
College or Associate's Degree$69,250$53,537
Bachelor's Degree$83,242$62,885
Graduate Degree--
Total$56,568$45,927

Family Income in Rochester

Family Income Brackets in Rochester

According to the Rochester family income data, there are 443 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rochester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000161.0%
$10,000 to $14,999161.0%
$15,000 to $24,999634.0%
$25,000 to $34,999452.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991207.7%
$50,000 to $74,99919912.7%
$75,000 to $99,99937524.0%
$100,000 to $149,99944328.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991499.5%
$200,000+1429.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rochester

4-person families (248 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Rochester with $134,254 per family, while 2-person families (676 | 43.2%) have the highest median income of $46,099 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rochester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families676 (43.2%)$92,198
3-Person Families350 (22.4%)$96,000
4-Person Families248 (15.9%)$134,254
5-Person Families185 (11.8%)$111,295
6-Person Families45 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families60 (3.8%)$0
Total1,564 (100.0%)$96,778

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rochester

The median family income in Rochester is $96,778, with families comprising 3+ earners (286) having the highest median family income of $133,370, while families with no earners (266) have the lowest median family income of $59,671, accounting for 18.3% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rochester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners266 (17.0%)$59,671
1 Earner501 (32.0%)$76,172
2 Earners511 (32.7%)$129,414
3+ Earners286 (18.3%)$133,370
Total1,564 (100.0%)$96,778

Household Income in Rochester

Household Income Brackets in Rochester

With 568 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rochester, accounting for 26.3% of all households. In contrast, only 48 households (2.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rochester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000482.2%
$10,000 to $14,999522.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991697.8%
$25,000 to $34,999803.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992129.8%
$50,000 to $74,99928113.0%
$75,000 to $99,99936116.7%
$100,000 to $149,99956826.3%
$150,000 to $199,99924911.5%
$200,000+1436.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rochester

The median household income in Rochester is $92,883, with the highest median household income of $99,091 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,078 households (49.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 25 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rochester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (1.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years513 (23.7%)$94,661
45 to 64 Years1,078 (49.9%)$99,091
65+ Years545 (25.2%)$65,875
Total2,161 (100.0%)$92,883

Poverty in Rochester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester

With 14.8% poverty level for males and 20.3% for females among the residents of Rochester, 15 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (100.0%) and 62 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (18.6%)142 (54.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years107 (69.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years28 (36.8%)68 (51.9%)
15 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years26 (48.1%)62 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)54 (17.7%)
25 to 34 Years42 (15.0%)94 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years46 (23.0%)92 (22.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)32 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years96 (21.8%)33 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (5.4%)48 (20.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (7.0%)
Total461 (14.8%)643 (20.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester

According to the poverty statistics in Rochester, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years329 (81.4%)120 (45.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years47 (30.5%)90 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years48 (63.2%)63 (48.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years28 (51.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years200 (100.0%)251 (82.3%)
25 to 34 Years237 (85.0%)415 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years154 (77.0%)309 (77.1%)
45 to 54 Years760 (100.0%)470 (93.6%)
55 to 64 Years344 (78.2%)248 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years262 (94.6%)187 (79.6%)
75 Years and over244 (100.0%)241 (93.0%)
Total2,653 (85.2%)2,524 (79.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rochester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rochester show that 5.9% or 75 of the total 1,269 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 60 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rochester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children704 (97.9%)15 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children417 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Total1,194 (94.1%)75 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rochester

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rochester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rochester

The poverty data for Rochester shows that 75 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 46 of the single-parent households (15.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rochester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)15 (12.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 or more Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (5.9%)46 (15.6%)

Race in Rochester

The most populous races in Rochester are White / Caucasian (5,097 | 81.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,175 | 18.7%), and Two or more Races (727 | 11.6%).
Race in Rochester
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,17518.7%
Native / Alaskan1211.9%
White / Caucasian5,09781.1%
Two or more Races72711.6%
Some other Race3375.4%
Total6,282100.0%

Ancestry in Rochester

The most populous ancestries reported in Rochester are German (1,164 | 18.5%), Mexican (1,103 | 17.6%), Irish (776 | 12.3%), American (736 | 11.7%), and English (607 | 9.7%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Rochester residents.
Ancestry in Rochester
Ancestry# Population% Population
Aleut320.5%
American73611.7%
Arab110.2%
British290.5%
Cherokee370.6%
Cheyenne60.1%
Choctaw120.2%
Czechoslovakian590.9%
Danish450.7%
Dutch310.5%
Ecuadorian200.3%
English6079.7%
European3485.5%
Finnish751.2%
French1001.6%
German1,16418.5%
Irish77612.3%
Italian1041.7%
Lithuanian410.6%
Mexican1,10317.6%
Norwegian4667.4%
Polish360.6%
Puget Sound Salish180.3%
Romanian590.9%
Russian530.8%
Scandinavian160.3%
Scottish2423.8%
South American200.3%
Spaniard10.0%
Spanish240.4%
Swedish741.2%
Swiss190.3%
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Immigrants in Rochester

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rochester came from Latin America (488 | 7.8%), Central America (468 | 7.4%), Mexico (468 | 7.4%), Europe (30 | 0.5%), and Germany (30 | 0.5%), together accounting for 23.6% of all Rochester residents.
Immigrants in Rochester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Australia120.2%
Central America4687.4%
Ecuador200.3%
Europe300.5%
Germany300.5%
Latin America4887.8%
Mexico4687.4%
Oceania120.2%
South America200.3%
Western Europe300.5%
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Sex and Age in Rochester

Sex and Age in Rochester

The most populous age groups in Rochester are Under 5 Years (404 | 13.0%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (309 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years404 (13.0%)262 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Years118 (3.8%)121 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Years112 (3.6%)207 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years142 (4.6%)215 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years138 (4.4%)175 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years185 (5.9%)275 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years94 (3.0%)234 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years109 (3.5%)203 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years91 (2.9%)198 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years394 (12.7%)193 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years366 (11.7%)309 (9.8%)
55 to 59 Years222 (7.1%)147 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years218 (7.0%)134 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years82 (2.6%)148 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years195 (6.3%)88 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years135 (4.3%)166 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years90 (2.9%)44 (1.4%)
85 Years and over19 (0.6%)49 (1.5%)
Total3,114 (100.0%)3,168 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rochester

Median Family Size in Rochester

The median family size in Rochester is 3.28 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,269 | 81.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (188 | 12.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rochester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,269 (81.1%)3.42
Single Male/Father107 (6.8%)3.08
Single Female/Mother188 (12.0%)2.52
Total Families1,564 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Rochester

The median household size in Rochester is 2.90 persons per household, with single male/father households (107 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.83 persons per household. non-family households (597 | 27.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.53 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rochester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,269 (58.7%)3.43
Single Male/Father107 (5.0%)3.83
Single Female/Mother188 (8.7%)3.21
Non-family597 (27.6%)1.53
Total Households2,161 (100.0%)2.90

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rochester

Out of a total of 2,161 households in Rochester, 1,564 (72.4%) are family households, while 597 (27.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 627, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 474.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rochester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-474 (21.9%)
2-Person Households627 (29.0%)63 (2.9%)
3-Person Households266 (12.3%)29 (1.3%)
4-Person Households334 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households232 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households45 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households60 (2.8%)31 (1.4%)
Total1,564 (72.4%)597 (27.6%)

Female Fertility in Rochester

Fertility by Age in Rochester

Average fertility rate in Rochester is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rochester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years35 (100.0%)51.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total35 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rochester

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rochester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rochester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rochester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (54.3%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (45.7%)110.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total35 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rochester

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rochester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Rochester

Employment by Class of Employer in Rochester

Among the 2,871 employed individuals in Rochester, private company employees (1,733 | 60.4%), state government employees (561 | 19.5%), and local government employees (198 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rochester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,73360.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)150.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1003.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1906.6%
Local Government Employees1986.9%
State Government Employees56119.5%
Federal Government Employees742.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,871100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rochester

According to the labor force statistics for Rochester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,009), 58.6% or 2,935 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.4% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 313 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rochester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years71 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years376 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years269 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years402 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years823 (65.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years303 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years289 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over40 (8.0%)11 (27.5%)
Total2,935 (58.6%)12 (0.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rochester

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rochester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School139 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma754 (67.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,110 (83.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher460 (89.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,462 (73.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rochester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rochester are Management (290 | 9.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (148 | 5.1%), Community & Social Service (132 | 4.5%), Computers & Mathematics (106 | 3.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rochester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rochester, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.4%), and Business & Financial (76.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management91 (31.4%)199 (68.6%)
Business & Financial15 (23.8%)48 (76.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science72 (48.6%)76 (51.3%)
Computers & Mathematics30 (28.3%)76 (71.7%)
Architecture & Engineering42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 58 (43.9%)74 (56.1%)
Education, Arts & Media34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (18.6%)57 (81.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17 (23.9%)54 (76.1%)
Health Technologists17 (23.9%)54 (76.1%)
Total (Category)253 (35.9%)451 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)1,452 (49.7%)1,472 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rochester are Healthcare Support (210 | 7.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (110 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (95 | 3.3%), Law Enforcement (88 | 3.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Rochester

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rochester, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (81.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)210 (100.0%)
Security & Protection95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving20 (18.2%)90 (81.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total (Category)175 (34.4%)333 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)1,452 (49.7%)1,472 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rochester are Office & Administration (625 | 21.4%), and Sales & Related (436 | 14.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rochester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related162 (37.2%)274 (62.8%)
Office & Administration270 (43.2%)355 (56.8%)
Total (Category)432 (40.7%)629 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)1,452 (49.7%)1,472 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rochester are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (143 | 4.9%), Construction & Extraction (59 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (33 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rochester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,452 (49.7%)1,472 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rochester are Material Moving (157 | 5.4%), Production (146 | 5.0%), and Transportation (113 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rochester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving98 (62.4%)59 (37.6%)
Total (Category)357 (85.8%)59 (14.2%)
Total (Overall)1,452 (49.7%)1,472 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rochester

Employment Industries in Rochester

The major employment industries in Rochester include Retail Trade (632 | 21.6%), Public Administration (530 | 18.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (451 | 15.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (243 | 8.3%), and Manufacturing (241 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Rochester

Employment Industries by Sex in Rochester

The Rochester industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (79.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (77.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rochester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing224 (92.9%)17 (7.0%)
Wholesale Trade48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade359 (56.8%)273 (43.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing72 (75.0%)24 (25.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance60 (49.2%)62 (50.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing15 (22.1%)53 (77.9%)
Professional & Scientific29 (44.6%)36 (55.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services27 (32.9%)55 (67.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance101 (22.4%)350 (77.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation20 (23.8%)64 (76.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services51 (21.0%)192 (79.0%)
Public Administration245 (46.2%)285 (53.8%)
Total1,452 (49.7%)1,472 (50.3%)

Education in Rochester

School Enrollment in Rochester

The most common levels of schooling among the 985 students in Rochester are high school (329 | 33.4%), middle school (222 | 22.5%), and nursery / preschool (176 | 17.9%).
School Enrollment in Rochester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool17617.9%
Kindergarten656.6%
Elementary School9810.0%
Middle School22222.5%
High School32933.4%
College / Undergraduate848.5%
Graduate / Professional111.1%
Total985100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rochester

Out of a total of 985 students who are enrolled in schools in Rochester, 216 (21.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 769 (78.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 102 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 156 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rochester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old118 (61.5%)74 (38.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds309 (96.9%)10 (3.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds129 (89.0%)16 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over12 (46.2%)14 (53.8%)
Total769 (78.1%)216 (21.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rochester

Business (147 | 21.8%), social sciences (139 | 20.6%), arts & humanities (110 | 16.3%), liberal arts & history (59 | 8.7%), and education (44 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 674 individuals in Rochester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rochester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics172.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural405.9%
Physical & Health Sciences121.8%
Psychology131.9%
Social Sciences13920.6%
Engineering263.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology172.5%
Business14721.8%
Education446.5%
Literature & Languages20.3%
Liberal Arts & History598.7%
Visual & Performing Arts355.2%
Communications131.9%
Arts & Humanities11016.3%
Total674100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rochester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rochester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rochester are males with 3 vehicles (505, accounting for 34.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (573, making up 35.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rochester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle37 (2.5%)50 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle130 (8.9%)133 (9.4%)
2 Vehicles303 (20.9%)250 (17.6%)
3 Vehicles505 (34.8%)573 (40.4%)
4 Vehicles314 (21.6%)224 (15.8%)
5 or more Vehicles163 (11.2%)189 (13.3%)
Total1,452 (100.0%)1,419 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rochester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rochester are 30 to 34 minutes (427 commuters, 16.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (425 commuters, 16.3%), and 45 to 59 minutes (370 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Rochester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes511.9%
5 to 9 Minutes1305.0%
10 to 14 Minutes28110.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1315.0%
20 to 24 Minutes42516.3%
25 to 29 Minutes28510.9%
30 to 34 Minutes42716.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1756.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1174.5%
45 to 59 Minutes37014.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1676.4%
90 or more Minutes562.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Rochester

The most common commute times in Rochester are 45 to 59 minutes (302 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (214 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rochester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (1.0%)37 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (1.7%)107 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes148 (10.9%)133 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes56 (4.1%)75 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes211 (15.6%)214 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes123 (9.1%)162 (12.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes215 (15.9%)212 (16.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes89 (6.6%)86 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes76 (5.6%)41 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes302 (22.3%)68 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes78 (5.8%)89 (7.1%)
90 or more Minutes20 (1.5%)36 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rochester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rochester are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (365, 26.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (247, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rochester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM262 (19.3%)103 (8.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM365 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM43 (3.2%)16 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM72 (5.3%)27 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM188 (13.9%)201 (16.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM139 (10.3%)205 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16 (1.2%)247 (19.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM122 (9.0%)218 (17.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)53 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17 (1.3%)24 (1.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM81 (6.0%)73 (5.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33 (2.4%)93 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,355 (100.0%)1,260 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rochester

Occupancy by Ownership in Rochester

Of the total 2,161 dwellings in Rochester, owner-occupied units account for 1,799 (83.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 362 (16.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rochester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,79983.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36216.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,161100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rochester

Occupancy by Household Size in Rochester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household47421.9%
2-Person Household69031.9%
3-Person Household29513.7%
4+ Person Household70232.5%
Total Housing Units2,161100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rochester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rochester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household294 (62.0%)180 (38.0%)
2-Person Household629 (91.2%)61 (8.8%)
3-Person Household295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household581 (82.8%)121 (17.2%)
Total Housing Units1,799 (83.3%)362 (16.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rochester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rochester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma472 (69.7%)205 (30.3%)
College/Associate Degree740 (84.3%)138 (15.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher462 (96.1%)19 (4.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rochester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rochester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33715.6%
35 to 44 Years2019.3%
45 to 54 Years69432.1%
55 to 64 Years38417.8%
65 to 74 Years27612.8%
75 to 84 Years22210.3%
85 Years and Over472.2%
Total2,161100.0%

Housing Finances in Rochester

Median Income by Occupancy in Rochester

Median Income by Occupancy in Rochester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,799 (83.3%)$98,698
Renter-Occupied362 (16.8%)$0
Average2,161 (100.0%)$92,883

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rochester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rochester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00048 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (1.7%)21 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (0.8%)110 (30.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (1.3%)19 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (3.3%)20 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999175 (9.7%)37 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999269 (14.9%)13 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999292 (16.2%)69 (19.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999514 (28.6%)55 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more373 (20.7%)18 (5.0%)
Total1,799 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rochester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rochester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30089 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499109 (6.1%)48 (13.3%)
$500 to $799138 (7.7%)19 (5.2%)
$800 to $99969 (3.8%)110 (30.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499333 (18.5%)109 (30.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999473 (26.3%)21 (5.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499189 (10.5%)55 (15.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999175 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more224 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,799 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rochester

Housing Structures in Rochester

Housing Structures in Rochester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,34662.3%
Single Unit, Attached1044.8%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments552.5%
Mobile Home / Other65630.4%
Total2,161100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rochester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rochester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,255 (93.2%)91 (6.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other544 (82.9%)112 (17.1%)
Total1,799 (83.3%)362 (16.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rochester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rochester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)79 (21.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms740 (41.1%)262 (72.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms721 (40.1%)17 (4.7%)
8 or more Rooms320 (17.8%)4 (1.1%)
Total1,799 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rochester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rochester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas123 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,371 (76.2%)362 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene32 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels262 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,799 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rochester

Household Vehicle Usage in Rochester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle252 (14.0%)108 (29.8%)
2 Vehicles535 (29.7%)57 (15.8%)
3 or more Vehicles985 (54.7%)197 (54.4%)
Total1,799 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rochester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rochester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3571,442
Median Property Value$309,700$362,800
Median Household Income$60,809$373
Monthly Housing Costs$484$209
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rochester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rochester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00027 (7.6%)29 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (4.8%)20 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999123 (34.4%)415 (28.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999190 (53.2%)642 (44.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)305 (21.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)31 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total357 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rochester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rochester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (9.5%)20 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (7.8%)14 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (11.5%)41 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (4.8%)18 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999115 (32.2%)158 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (7.6%)154 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99995 (26.6%)265 (18.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)419 (29.1%)
Total357 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rochester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rochester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27 (7.6%)113,182 (7,849.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x53 (14.8%)257 (17.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x73 (20.4%)345 (23.9%)
4.0x or more188 (52.7%)148 (10.3%)
Total357 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rochester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rochester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80084 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49962 (17.4%)76 (5.3%)
$800 to $1,499140 (39.2%)79 (5.5%)
Total357 (100.0%)1,442 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years773 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years722 (98.5%)11 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years436 (87.7%)61 (12.3%)
26 to 34 Years679 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years567 (94.3%)34 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,226 (97.2%)36 (2.9%)
55 to 64 Years721 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years512 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,139 (97.7%)142 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rochester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born773 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen722 (98.5%)11 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen436 (87.7%)61 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rochester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000302 (95.0%)16 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,178 (98.7%)15 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999640 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,025 (96.8%)34 (3.2%)
$100,000 and over2,988 (97.5%)77 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6206 (26.7%)637 (82.4%)
6 to 18 Years282 (38.5%)491 (67.0%)
19 to 25 Years119 (23.9%)436 (87.7%)
25 to 34 Years172 (25.3%)541 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years105 (17.5%)496 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years421 (33.4%)1,028 (81.5%)
55 to 64 Years195 (27.1%)623 (86.4%)
65 to 74 Years512 (100.0%)360 (70.3%)
75 Years and over503 (100.0%)428 (85.1%)
Total2,515 (40.0%)5,040 (80.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rochester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (2.9%)80 (19.4%)
18 to 34 Years87 (18.2%)14 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years366 (26.1%)19 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years84 (30.3%)67 (28.5%)
75 Years and over83 (34.0%)29 (11.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rochester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years51 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years100 (7.1%)18 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years33 (11.9%)49 (20.8%)
75 Years and over73 (29.9%)14 (5.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years51 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years78 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (7.8%)15 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (4.4%)14 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years126 (9.0%)1 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years53 (19.1%)14 (6.0%)
75 Years and over29 (11.9%)17 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years150 (10.7%)1 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years68 (24.5%)18 (7.7%)
75 Years and over44 (18.0%)17 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (2.9%)80 (19.4%)
18 to 34 Years15 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years131 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.4%)
75 Years and over19 (7.8%)17 (6.6%)

Technology Access in Rochester

Computing Device Access in Rochester

Computing Device Access in Rochester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,08696.5%
Smartphone1,86586.3%
Tablet1,49569.2%
No Computing Device150.7%
Total2,161100.0%

Internet Access in Rochester

Internet Access in Rochester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,87786.9%
Cellular Data Only1175.4%
Satellite Internet2119.8%
No Internet532.5%
Total2,161100.0%

Rochester Summary

Rochester, Washington is a small city located in Thurston County, Washington, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Chehalis River, approximately 10 miles south of the state capital, Olympia. The city has a population of approximately 8,000 people and is part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Rochester was first settled in 1853 by a group of settlers from the East Coast. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of timber and the potential for farming. The town was originally named “Rochester” after the city of Rochester, New York. The first post office was established in 1854 and the town was officially incorporated in 1891.
In the early 1900s, the town experienced a period of growth and prosperity due to the logging industry. The town was home to several sawmills and lumber companies, which provided employment for many of the town’s residents. The town also had a thriving agricultural industry, with many farmers growing apples, pears, and other fruits and vegetables.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a decline in population as the logging industry began to decline. The town’s economy shifted to focus more on tourism and retail. The town is now home to several small businesses, including antique stores, restaurants, and a winery.

Geography

Rochester is located in the western part of Thurston County, Washington. It is situated on the banks of the Chehalis River, approximately 10 miles south of the state capital, Olympia. The city has a total area of 2.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in a temperate climate zone, with mild winters and warm summers.

Economy

Rochester’s economy is largely based on tourism and retail. The city is home to several small businesses, including antique stores, restaurants, and a winery. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a wood products plant. The city is also home to a number of government offices, including the Thurston County Courthouse and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Rochester had a population of 8,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, 1.2% African American, and 0.3% Native American. The median household income was $50,000 and the median family income was $60,000. The per capita income was $25,000.
Rochester is a small city with a rich history and a diverse population. The city has a thriving economy based on tourism and retail, as well as a number of manufacturing and government offices. The city is home to a number of small businesses, including antique stores, restaurants, and a winery. The city is also home to a number of government offices, including the Thurston County Courthouse and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Rochester?
Per Capita income in Rochester is $33,330.
What is the Median Family Income in Rochester?
Median Family Income in Rochester is $96,778.
What is the Median Household income in Rochester?
Median Household Income in Rochester is $92,883.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rochester?
Income or Wage Gap in Rochester is 22.2%.
Women in Rochester earn 77.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rochester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rochester is 0.34.
What is the Total Population of Rochester?
Total Population of Rochester is 6,282.
What is the Total Male Population of Rochester?
Total Male Population of Rochester is 3,114.
What is the Total Female Population of Rochester?
Total Female Population of Rochester is 3,168.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rochester?
There are 98.30 Males per 100 Females in Rochester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rochester?
There are 101.73 Females per 100 Males in Rochester.
What is the Median Population Age in Rochester?
Median Population Age in Rochester is 42.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rochester
Average Family Size in Rochester is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rochester
Average Household Size in Rochester is 2.9 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rochester?
There are 2,935 People in the Labor Forcein in Rochester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rochester?
58.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Rochester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rochester?
Unemployment Rate in Rochester is 0.4%.