Rochester, MI

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2023 Population

12,939

0.301% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.4

1.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

4.44%

25.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$104,920

2.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$450,800

0.67% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,902

3.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Rochester, MI had a population of 12.9k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $104,920. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Rochester, MI declined from 12,978 to 12,939, a −0.301% decrease and its median household income grew from $102,838 to $104,920, a 2.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rochester, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.479%).

None of the households in Rochester, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Rochester, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Rochester, MI was $450,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

Most people in Rochester, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Rochester, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rochester, MI is home to a population of 12.9k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.2% of Rochester, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.58k people).

In 2023, there were 9.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.6k people) in Rochester, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.07k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 787 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2023 Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.8% of Rochester, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Rochester, MI was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rochester, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rochester, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 451
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.07k ± 338
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
787 ± 324

1.18%

Hispanic Population

153 people

1.18% of the people in Rochester, MI are hispanic (153 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rochester, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

11.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.51k people

As of 2023, 12.2% of Rochester, MI residents (1.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rochester, MI was 11.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rochester, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
117 ± 66
Gulf War (1990s)
73 ± 51
Gulf War (2001-)
47 ± 48

Rochester, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rochester, MI employs 6.9k people. The largest industries in Rochester, MI are Manufacturing (1,517 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (882 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (761 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($174,659), Wholesale Trade ($128,750), and Manufacturing ($125,139).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.9k

2023 Value

± 604

3.87%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rochester, MI grew at a rate of 3.87%, from 6.65k employees to 6.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rochester, MI, are Management Occupations (1,354 people), Sales & Related Occupations (657 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (584 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rochester, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.9k

2023 Value

± 604

3.87%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rochester, MI grew at a rate of 3.87%, from 6.65k employees to 6.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rochester, MI, are Manufacturing (1,517 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (882 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (761 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rochester, MI, though some of these residents may live in Rochester, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$94,941

Median earning men ± $12,891

$72,365

Median earning women ± $14,133

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($145,938), Manufacturing ($130,491), and Wholesale Trade ($126,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($132,143), Manufacturing ($117,266), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,056).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rochester, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rochester, MI was $450,800 in 2023, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $447,800 to $450,800, a 0.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Rochester, MI is 67.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Rochester, MI have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rochester, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rochester, MI is $104,920. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Rochester, MI was Census Tract 1913 with a value of $180,201, followed by Census Tract 1912 and Census Tract 1910, with respective values of $103,061 and $100,000.

Housing

Property

$450,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$25,375

$3,753

Median Property Taxes

±$398

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rochester, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rochester, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

Homeownership

2023

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.4% of the housing units in Rochester, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rochester, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1913
Census Tract 1912
Census Tract 1910

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rochester, MI was Census Tract 1913 with a value of $180,201, followed by Census Tract 1912 and Census Tract 1910, with respective values of $103,061 and $100,000.

The following map shows all of the places in Rochester, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,920

Median Household Income

± $13,570

5.57k

Number of Households

± 479

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.57k households in Rochester, MI grew to $104,920 from the previous year's value of $102,838.

The following chart displays the households in Rochester, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rochester, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.5%)
Worked At Home (25%)
Walked (3.24%)

In 2023, 69.5% of workers in Rochester, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25%) and those who walked to work (3.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rochester, MI have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Rochester, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rochester, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rochester, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rochester, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rochester, MI (565 out of 12.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rochester, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Rochester, MI has health coverage, with 67.7% on employee plans, 4.74% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 9.39% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oakland County, MI see 696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.87% increase from the previous year (690 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 895 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 247 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oakland County, MI

Primary care physicians in Oakland County, MI see an average of 696 patients per year. This represents a 0.87% increase from the previous year (690 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oakland County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.37%

Uninsured

67.7%

Employer Coverage

4.74%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

9.39%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rochester, MI declined by 11.2% from 4.93% to 4.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rochester, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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