Rochester is a town located in Haskell County Texas. Rochester has a 2024 population of 243. Rochester is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 247 in 2020.
The average household income in Rochester is $46,878 with a poverty rate of 20.77%. The median age in Rochester is 27.7 years: 27.2 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rochester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 70% |
| Other race | 32 | 12.31% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 10.38% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 6.54% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76 | 3.42 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 40 | 4.9 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 25 | 0 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 9 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
4.61
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 6.58% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 3.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 3.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.63% |
| High School Graduate | 61 | 40.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 21.71% |
| Some College | 32 | 21.05% |
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 | 83 | 78 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $46,033 | $13,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,786 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $32,222 | $45,703 | $19,167 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,222
Average Earnings
$45,703
Average Male
$19,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.67% of Rochester residents speak only English, while 31.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| White | 120 | 14 | 11.67% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 13 | 13% |
| Other | 32 | 3 | 9.38% |
20.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.56%
Male Poverty Rate
26.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rochester is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rochester is Other, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.95% |
| Some College | 21.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 23.81% |
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,938 | $54,706 |
| Households | $45,000 | $46,878 |
| Married Families | $52,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,893 | $30,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 6.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
81.54%
Born in Rochester
91.54%
Native Born
8.46%
Foreign Born
8.46%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
91.54% of Rochester residents were born in the United States, with 81.54% having been born in Texas. 8.46% 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 | 238 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 239 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 240 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 241 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 242 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 243 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 244 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 244 | -3 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 247 | -59 | -19.28% |
| 2019 | 306 | -2 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 308 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 309 | -3 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 312 | -7 | -2.19% |
| 2015 | 319 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 318 | -6 | -1.85% |
| 2013 | 324 | 2 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 322 | -5 | -1.53% |
| 2011 | 327 | 5 | 1.55% |
| 2010 | 322 | 0 | 0% |