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 191 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0648,-86.2158 |
| Altitude | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Capital city | Rochester is capital of Fulton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:43:33 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 28.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Rochester is located at 41°3'53"N 86°12'57"W (41.0647600, -86.2158300).
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Weather
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Rochester
1Fulton County Historical Society
Rating: 4.5 (201)
37 E 375 N, Rochester, IN 46975, United States View details
Phone: +15742234436 | Website available
2Judy Burton Nature Preserve
Rating: 4.8 (28)
2840-2898 Westside Rd, Rochester, IN 46975, United States View details
3Hoosier Daddy Cattle Bull
500S Boulevard St, Rochester, IN 46975, United States View details
Where to Eat in Rochester
1Starbucks
Rating: 2.9 (14)
2040 Peace Tree Village, Rochester, IN 46975, United States View details
Phone: +15742233889 | Website available
People born in Rochester (10)
People born in Rochester, including actress Nicole Anderson, artist John Chamberlain, politician Otis R. Bowen, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rochester, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150048 | Ancilla College | Donaldson (IN) | 46513-0001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rochester, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |