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Rochester, MN

CSARochester-Austin-Winona MSARochester#1/36 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

122,330population

36.3median age

This community is a community of 122,330 with a median age of 36.3. The population is predominantly White (70.6%) with a significant Black community (9.8%). Median household income is $89,389. 94.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, with a median home value of $310,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.6%86,372

Black

9.8%11,957

Asian

7.8%9,498

Hispanic/Latino

6.6%8,020

Two or More

4.7%5,793

Other

0.4%537

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%153

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%1,893

High School Diploma

15.6%12,945

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%4,741

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%7,953

Associate's Degree

10.7%8,913

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%23,773

Master's Degree

12.9%10,766

Professional Degree

5.2%4,323

Doctorate

4.2%3,499

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

50.9%

Graduate+

22.3%

Housingi

$310,500median home value

$1,399median rent

65.1%homeownership

54,492total units

6.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 65.1%

Renter 34.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%1,139

$50K–$100K

1.1%353

$100K–$150K

3.5%1,167

$150K–$200K

8.5%2,837

$200K–$300K

31.3%10,404

$300K–$500K

35.9%11,957

$500K–$1M

15%4,985

$1M+

1.3%428

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,078

$500–$750

598

$750–$1,000

2,730

$1,000–$1,250

2,583

$1,250–$1,500

2,768

$1,500–$2,000

4,250

$2,000+

3,265

Year Built

2020 or later

2%1,080

2010–2019

13.9%7,597

2000–2009

19.2%10,457

1990–1999

13.9%7,553

1980–1989

10.3%5,599

1970–1979

12.1%6,600

1960–1969

9.1%4,958

1950–1959

8.5%4,651

1940–1949

3.3%1,822

1939 or earlier

7.7%4,175

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%38,545

Electricity

20.8%10,635

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%906

No Fuel

0.9%455

Other

0.8%417

Wood

0.2%121

Fuel Oil

0.1%52

Household Economyi

$89,389median household income

$52,671per capita income

8.4%poverty rate

3.7%unemployment

68,196labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%1,575

$10K–$15K

1.9%997

$15K–$20K

2.9%1,476

$20K–$25K

2.5%1,272

$25K–$30K

2.5%1,286

$30K–$35K

2.8%1,455

$35K–$40K

2.5%1,300

$40K–$45K

2.9%1,459

$45K–$50K

3.4%1,727

$50K–$60K

6.5%3,347

$60K–$75K

10.3%5,242

$75K–$100K

13.4%6,832

$100K–$125K

11%5,627

$125K–$150K

8.6%4,420

$150K–$200K

10.6%5,436

$200K+

15%7,680

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

1,987

Residentsi

3,861

Avg. Tenant Renti

$471/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes97% occupied$476/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers624 homes79% occupied$584/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81,002 homes94% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC186 homes95% occupied$438/mo rent

811/PRAC26 homes90% occupied$353/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,389/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

83.2%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

14.7%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.3% of subsidized households are minority

28.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.2% 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

16,30213.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,323

India

1,246

China

777

Philippines

472

Korea

360

Canada

212

United Kingdom

157

Poland

112

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

64,347

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

65,603

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,161(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured

Rochester, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026