Rochester, Indiana
Rochester: City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
About
Rochester is a city located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 562 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 790 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population : | 790 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Fulton County |
| Postal code : | 46975 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 574 |
| Area : | 15.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Capital city : | Rochester is capital of Fulton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:30:23 (5th May 2024) |
| Density : | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 28.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rochester is located at 41°3'53"N 86°12'57"W (41.0647600, -86.2158300).
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Demographics
The population of Rochester increased by 28.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 562 | - | census |
| 2011 | 564 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 586 | 3.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 586 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 586 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 596 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 634 | 5.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 704 | 9.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 785 | 10.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 785 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 790 | 0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 65,435 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 67,097 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 65,737 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 67,103 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 92.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,516 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 30,244 |
Rochester zip code is 46975.
County name: Fulton, County
fips: 18049
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 30,244 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $127,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,089 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $432 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $713 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 66 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 27,112 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 103,212 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 691,252 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,066,523 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,872 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,993 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,343 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,774 |
| 2019 total employment : | 32,059 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,396,911 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,922 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,074 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,617 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,251 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 269 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,546 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 477 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,158 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 78.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 855.20 |
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People born in Rochester (10)
People born in Rochester, including actress Nicole Anderson, artist John Chamberlain, politician Otis R. Bowen, .
List
- Elmo Lincoln (American film actor) he was born in 06/02/1889
- Gene DeWeese (American writer) he was born in 31/01/1934
- Jerry Oliver (American basketball coach) he was born in 30/11/1930
- Ray Mowe (American baseball player) he was born in 12/07/1889
- Ron Herrell (American politician) he was born in 01/12/1948
- Robert E. Nelson (American higher education and fund raising professional) he was born in 02/03/1928
- Clyde Short he was born in 30/01/1883
Schools in Rochester
College & universities near Rochester, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150048 | Ancilla College | Donaldson (IN) | 46513-0001 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rochester, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rochester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Post Office | Rochester (IN) | 46975 |
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Other cities in Fulton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pershing | 1,362 | Unincorporated community in Fulton County, Indiana |
| Akron | 1,103 | Town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States |
| Kewanna | 598 | Human settlement in Fulton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Fulton | 327 | City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States |
