Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rochester, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,215

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.4%5,056

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%537

Two or More

4.5%277

Other

4.1%257

Black

1.1%67

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%12

Asian

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%409

High School Diploma

36.3%1,655

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%415

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%442

Associate's Degree

7.1%323

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%539

Master's Degree

4.8%219

Professional Degree

1.1%48

Doctorate

0.7%30

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

18.3%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,400

Median Renti

$867

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%1,851

Renter-Occupied

34.2%961

Total Units

3,349

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

16%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.3%154

$50K–$100K

19.7%365

$100K–$150K

25.9%480

$150K–$200K

21.3%394

$200K–$300K

10.6%196

$300K–$500K

6.2%114

$500K–$1M

7.5%138

$1M+

0.5%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

207

$750–$1,000

320

$1,000–$1,250

194

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%9

2010–2019

2.5%85

2000–2009

7.3%243

1990–1999

5.2%174

1980–1989

10.1%339

1970–1979

12.4%414

1960–1969

12.6%423

1950–1959

11.7%393

1940–1949

5.2%173

1939 or earlier

32.7%1,096

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.9%2,358

Electricity

15.4%433

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%11

Other

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,008

Mean Household Incomei

$69,760

Per Capita Incomei

$33,753

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

3,058

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%55

$10K–$15K

4.6%130

$15K–$20K

4.9%139

$20K–$25K

6.7%189

$25K–$30K

4.2%117

$30K–$35K

6.7%188

$35K–$40K

5.3%149

$40K–$45K

2.5%69

$45K–$50K

5.1%144

$50K–$60K

11%308

$60K–$75K

6.7%187

$75K–$100K

15.4%434

$100K–$125K

15.4%432

$125K–$150K

2.7%76

$150K–$200K

5.2%146

$200K+

1.7%49

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$445/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers68 homes85% occupied$445/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,008/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

76%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

24%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

66% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

851.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,756

Avg. Commutei

20.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,822

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

327(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured