Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester: City in Minnesota, United States of America
About
Rochester is a city located in the county of Olmsted in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,629 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,909 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Rochester
| Population : | 1,909 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Olmsted County |
| Postal code : | 55903, 55904, 55901, 55902, 55906 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 141.72 km2 |
| Official name : | Rochester |
| Altitude : | 3,379 feet / 1030 meters |
| Capital city : | Rochester is capital of Olmsted County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00, Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:17:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rochester is located at 44°1'18"N 92°28'12"W (44.0216300, -92.4699000).
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Official website of Rochester
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Demographics
The population of Rochester increased by 14.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,629 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,667 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,696 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,727 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,784 | 3.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,824 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,828 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,847 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,868 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,903 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,909 | 0.31% | estimation process |
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Where ot Eat in Rochester
1 Canadian Honker Restaurant
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Where to Stay in Rochester
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Schools in Rochester
College & universities near Rochester, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173957 | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester (MN) | 55905 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rochester, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Rochester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| City Station Boxing Post Office | Rochester (MN) | 55904 |
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Other cities in Olmsted County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Olmsted County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stewartville | 6,095 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Marion | 3,774 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Oronoco | 2,308 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| High Forest | 979 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Pleasant Grove | 802 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Douglas | 748 | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Rock Dell | 662 | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Viola | 581 | Unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Eyota | 476 | City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States |
| Chester | 456 | Unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota |
| Dover | 400 | City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States |
| Byron | 228 | City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rochester distances to largest Minnesota cities
