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 $102,422 with a poverty rate of 14.81%. The median age in Rochester is 43.3 years: 46.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rochester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,720 | 78.34% |
| Two or more races | 696 | 11.55% |
| Other race | 439 | 7.29% |
| Asian | 123 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,042 | 2.95 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 1,181 | 3.43 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 542 | 1.6 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 188 | 3.16 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 131 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 4.77% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 497 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,425 | 33.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 284 | 6.7% |
| Some College | 1,245 | 29.37% |
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 | 3,434 | 3,214 | 532 |
| Hispanic | 594 | 328 | 94 |
| Other Race | 256 | 153 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 111 | 50 |
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 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 22.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,765 | $84,021 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,796 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,932 | $55,586 | $37,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,653 | $50,668 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,250 | $60,513 | $46,974 |
| Some College | $59,965 | $91,094 | $56,817 |
$56,250
Average Earnings
$60,513
Average Male
$46,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.93% of Rochester residents speak only English, while 15.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 696 | 578 | 83.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,196 | 560 | 46.82% |
| White | 4,391 | 314 | 7.15% |
14.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
18.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rochester is Multiple, with 83.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rochester is White, with 7.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.54% |
| High School | 14.19% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.9% |
| Female Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,214 | $114,056 |
| Households | $94,754 | $102,422 |
| Married Families | $125,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,667 | $56,244 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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
569
Number of Veterans
559
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 175 |
| Vietnam | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 204 |
| 75+ | 174 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 13.83% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.88% |
| Native American | 3 | 6.38% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
55.85%
Born in Rochester
91.1%
Native Born
8.9%
Foreign Born
8%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
91.1% of Rochester residents were born in the United States, with 55.85% having been born in Washington. 8% 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% |