Rochester is a CDP located in Thurston County Washington. Rochester has a 2024 population of 6,931. Rochester is currently growing at a rate of 4.92% annually and its population has increased by 42.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,854 in 2020.
The average household income in Rochester is $97,628 with a poverty rate of 17.58%. The median age in Rochester is 42.7 years: 46.6 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rochester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,097 | 81.14% |
| Two or more races | 727 | 11.57% |
| Other race | 337 | 5.36% |
| Native American | 121 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,161 | 2.9 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 1,269 | 3.43 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 597 | 1.53 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Female | 188 | 3.21 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Male | 107 | 3.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 214 | 4.88% |
| Associates Degree | 424 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 555 | 12.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,470 | 33.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 279 | 6.36% |
| Some College | 1,357 | 30.93% |
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 | 3,698 | 3,457 | 575 |
| Hispanic | 533 | 281 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 261 | 109 | 44 |
| Other Race | 204 | 153 | 25 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 16.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,250 | $83,242 | $62,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,800 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,130 | $53,103 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,641 | $48,275 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,759 | $56,568 | $45,927 |
| Some College | $55,993 | $69,250 | $53,537 |
$53,759
Average Earnings
$56,568
Average Male
$45,927
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.77% of Rochester residents speak only English, while 14.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 727 | 671 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,175 | 650 | 55.32% |
| White | 4,817 | 433 | 8.99% |
17.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.8%
Male Poverty Rate
20.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rochester is Multiple, with 92.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rochester is White, with 8.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.78% |
| High School | 16.34% |
| Some College | 3.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.16% |
| Female Employed | 1.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,778 | $107,645 |
| Households | $92,883 | $97,628 |
| Married Families | $111,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,197 | $61,170 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
500
Number of Veterans
486
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Second Gulf War | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 166 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 11.47% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 3 | 3.53% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
60.9%
Born in Rochester
91.56%
Native Born
8.44%
Foreign Born
7.4%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
91.56% of Rochester residents were born in the United States, with 60.9% having been born in Washington. 7.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,931 | 325 | 4.92% |
| 2023 | 6,606 | 324 | 5.16% |
| 2022 | 6,282 | 217 | 3.58% |
| 2021 | 6,065 | 1,211 | 24.95% |
| 2020 | 4,854 | 1,728 | 55.28% |
| 2019 | 3,126 | -106 | -3.28% |
| 2018 | 3,232 | 309 | 10.57% |
| 2017 | 2,923 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 2,912 | 663 | 29.48% |
| 2015 | 2,249 | 187 | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 2,062 | 285 | 16.04% |
| 2013 | 1,777 | -152 | -7.88% |
| 2012 | 1,929 | -169 | -8.06% |
| 2011 | 2,098 | -290 | -12.14% |
| 2010 | 2,388 | 0 | 0% |