City · Indiana
Rochester, Indiana
Rochester, city, in Fulton County, Indiana. Rochester had 6,132 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,270 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,215 (±20). GEOID 1865214.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,132
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,270 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,215 ±20
Median household income
$57,008
±$7,179 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$137,400
±$25,220 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$867
±$113 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Rochester and what county is it in?
Rochester is a city in Fulton County, Indiana. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 1,371 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rochester lies entirely within Rochester Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rochester, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,132 people lived in Rochester on July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 6,270 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,215 (±20).
| Measure | Rochester | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,215 ±20 | 20,312 | +170 |
| Households | 2,812 ±213 | 8,051 | +328 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.16 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,349 ±209 | 9,584 | no clear change |
Rochester's population since 2000
From 6,414 in 2000 to 6,132 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rochester as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rochester?
The median resident of Rochester is 44.8 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rochester | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±4.3 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±3.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3% ±4.0 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±3.7 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±7.4 pts | 89.5% | −16.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±5.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±3.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±3.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±2.6 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±3.8 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3% ±6.0 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±3.0 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rochester earn?
Half of Rochester's 2,812 households earn less than $57,008 a year (±$7,179), against $61,360 in Fulton County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $63,244 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rochester | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,008 ±$7,179 | $61,360 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,760 ±$6,301 | $82,533 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,753 ±$3,812 | $33,398 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±6.6 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±17.0 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6% ±6.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±2.7 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6% ±4.7 pts | 87.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rochester?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Rochester's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400 by its owner (±$25,220). The median renter pays $867 a month including utilities, and 26.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rochester | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,400 ±$25,220 | $156,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $867 ±$113 | $839 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.4% ±12.4 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,137 ±$96 | $1,173 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8% ±7.0 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.2% ±7.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,349 ±209 | 9,584 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7% ±5.6 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% ±3.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.7% ±6.3 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±4.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Rochester work and get to work?
78.2% of Rochester's workers drive alone and 3.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes.
| Measure | Rochester | Fulton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±6.3 pts | 58.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% ±5.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±7.5 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±5.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±3.2 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rochester?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rochester, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9531Fulton County | 5,892 | $51,157 |
| Tract 9530Fulton County | 3,031 | $70,313 |
| Tract 9532Fulton County | 4,052 | $83,608 |
| Tract 9534Fulton County | 2,513 | $60,463 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rochester) · Census block assignment files
How does Rochester compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rochester is the 4,363rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 110th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Rochester ranks 864th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 110th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,014th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 226th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 864th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 622nd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 866th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 532nd | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 122nd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 620th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 270th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 922nd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 576th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 892nd | 1,088 |
Rochester's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Rochester with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rochester?
14 of the 57 figures for Rochester on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rochester are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Rochester.