Rochester, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
121,638
Population
2,146/sq mi density
$87,767
Median Income
$49,727 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$342,187 Zillow
$1,316
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
159
Violent Crime/100K
1,379 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,767 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $1,316/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
121,638
Census 2023
Population Density
2,146
per square mile
Land Area
54.7
square miles (141.7 km²)
Median Age
36.4 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74.3%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.5%
Spanish
17.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.1%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.386
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 121,638 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,146 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 54.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
Language
| English Only | 81.5% |
| Spanish | 17.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 10.1% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.386 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |