Rochester, Illinois
Rochester: village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
About
Rochester is a village located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,689 and a population density of 1,518 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,715 inhabitants.
The village was created 207 years ago in 1818.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population | 3,715 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Area | 2.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7495,-89.5318 |
| Altitude | 558 feet / 170 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1819 (207 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:17:14 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62563 |
| Density | 1,529 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Sangamon County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Rochester Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Rochester is located at 39°44'58"N 89°31'54"W (39.7494900, -89.5317600).
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Weather
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 16 mph S
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rochester increased by 0.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,689 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,768 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,786 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,782 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,786 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,789 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,776 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,761 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,741 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,728 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,715 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 83,028 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 67,348 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 23.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 83,498 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 67,096 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 67.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 39.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 39.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,039 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
Rochester zip code is 62563.
County name: Sangamon, County
fips: 17167
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $386,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,006 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $566 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,451 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,200 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.11 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 103,677 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 486,282 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 824,048 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,595 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,867 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,899 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,614 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,575 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,558 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,030 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,332 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 399 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,955 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,783.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.73 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rochester, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rochester, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rochester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Post Office | Rochester (IL) | 62563 |
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Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Chatham | 13,159 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Auburn | 4,591 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Pawnee | 2,646 | City in Oklahoma |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Jerome | 1,575 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cotton Hill | 869 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Rochester distances to largest Illinois cities