Rochester is a city located in Fulton County Indiana. Rochester has a 2024 population of 6,191. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Rochester is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,269 in 2020.
The average household income in Rochester is $71,880 with a poverty rate of 11.81%. The median age in Rochester is 45.5 years: 38.7 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rochester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,281 | 84.58% |
| Other race | 554 | 8.87% |
| Two or more races | 343 | 5.49% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,737 | 2.25 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 1,115 | 1.12 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Married | 1,035 | 3.41 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 410 | 2.29 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 177 | 2.44 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 487 | 11.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 7.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,816 | 41.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 1,055 | 24.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,849 | 3,474 | 795 |
| Other Race | 244 | 244 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 214 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 202 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 15 | 9 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,766 | $109,000 | $66,560 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,666 | $0 | $68,678 |
| High School Graduate | $29,164 | $41,648 | $28,232 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,764 | $0 | $33,927 |
| Overall | $44,289 | $48,333 | $40,933 |
| Some College | $45,057 | $60,909 | $41,801 |
$44,289
Average Earnings
$48,333
Average Male
$40,933
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.53% of Rochester residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,084 | 400 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 424 | 219 | 51.65% |
| Other | 554 | 219 | 39.53% |
| Multiple | 343 | 93 | 27.11% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Black | 33 | 4 | 12.12% |
11.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.92%
Male Poverty Rate
11.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rochester is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rochester is White, with 7.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.56% |
| High School | 17.26% |
| Some College | 4.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.04% |
| Female Employed | 7.45% |
| Male Employed | 6.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $87,202 |
| Households | $60,304 | $71,880 |
| Married Families | $103,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,536 | $44,076 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
431
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 219 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 9.9% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.07% |
| Black | 1 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.73%
Born in Rochester
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
98.81% of Rochester residents were born in the United States, with 81.73% having been born in Indiana. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,095 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 6,114 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 6,133 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 6,153 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 6,172 | -19 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 6,191 | -20 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 6,211 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 6,223 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 6,244 | -25 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 6,269 | 256 | 4.26% |
| 2019 | 6,013 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 6,039 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 6,021 | -43 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 6,064 | -62 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 6,126 | -56 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 6,182 | 18 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 6,164 | -60 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 6,224 | -30 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 6,254 | -26 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 6,280 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,414 | 445 | 7.46% |
| 1990 | 5,969 | 919 | 18.2% |
| 1980 | 5,050 | 419 | 9.05% |
| 1970 | 4,631 | -252 | -5.16% |
| 1960 | 4,883 | 210 | 4.49% |
| 1950 | 4,673 | 838 | 21.85% |
| 1940 | 3,835 | 317 | 9.01% |
| 1930 | 3,518 | -202 | -5.43% |
| 1920 | 3,720 | 356 | 10.58% |
| 1910 | 3,364 | -57 | -1.67% |
| 1900 | 3,421 | -2,674 | -43.87% |