Rochester is a city located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Rochester has a 2025 population of 124,136. It is also the county seat of Olmsted County. Rochester is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 121,575 in 2020.
The average household income in Rochester is $119,510 with a poverty rate of 9.05%. The median age in Rochester is 36.4 years: 35.7 years for males, and 37 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rochester includes 74.33% White, 9.4% Black or African American, 8% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (74.3%)
Black or African American (9.4%)
Asian (8.0%)
Two or more races (5.9%)
Other race (2.1%)
Native American (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race  | Population  | Percentage (of total)  | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 90,413 | 74.33% | 
| Black or African American | 11,439 | 9.4% | 
| Asian | 9,731 | 8% | 
| Two or more races | 7,146 | 5.87% | 
| Other race | 2,518 | 2.07% | 
| Native American | 275 | 0.23% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.1% | 
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rochester's average per capita income is $59,497. Household income levels show a median of $87,767. The poverty rate stands at 9.05%.
Name  | Median  | Mean  | 
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,209 | $162,083 | 
| Families | $113,635 | $146,081 | 
| Households | $87,767 | $119,510 | 
| Non Families | $56,372 | $75,949 | 
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