Demographics & People — Rochester, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 121,638 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~124,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 50,658 |
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| Family Households | 29,847 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4043 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90,413 |
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| Black or African American | 11,439 |
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| Asian | 9,731 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,574 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 34,696 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 25,755 |
| Other groups | 21,906 |
| Norwegian | 14,332 |
| Irish | 12,302 |
| English | 8,438 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,156 |
| Subsaharan African | 6,263 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,474 |
| Swedish | 3,694 |
Language
| English Only | 92,360 |
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| Spanish | 4,410 |
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| Population 5+ | 113,322 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,508 |
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| Population 18+ | 92,276 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rochester, Minnesota.
