What is the population of Rochester?

The population of Rochester, MN is 1,909.

Where is Rochester located?

Rochester, MN is located at latitude 44.0216300 and longitude -92.4699000. It is in United States.

What is the area of Rochester?

The area of Rochester, MN is 141.718141 km².

What is the elevation of Rochester?

Rochester, MN has an elevation of 312 meters (1024 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Rochester in?

Rochester, MN is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Rochester in?

Rochester is in the state of Minnesota, United States.

What county is Rochester, MN in?

Rochester is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.

How has the population of Rochester changed?

The population of Rochester, MN has increased from 1,629 (2010) to 1,909 (2020), a change of 17.2%.

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 172 years ago in 1853.

Rochester locator map — Location of Rochester on Minnesota map.

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
Latitude & Longitude	44.0216,-92.4699
Altitude	3,379 feet / 1030 meters
Capital city	Rochester is capital of Olmsted County
Establishment	January 01, 1854 (172 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00, Central Time Zone
Local time	22:26:29 (14th April 2026)
Density	13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	14.67% (2010-2020)
Weather	74℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Rochester is located at 44°1'18"N 92°28'12"W (44.0216300, -92.4699000).

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Weather

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

8 to 12 mph SE Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 8 to 12 mph...

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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

Rochester zip code is 55901. County name: Olmsted, County fips: 27109

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Best Things to Do in Rochester

1Mayowood Mansion

Rating: 4.8 (126)

3720 Mayowood Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902, United States View details

Phone: +15072829447 | Website available

Where to Eat in Rochester

1Canadian Honker Restaurant

Rating: 4.5 (2405)

1203 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902, United States View details

Phone: +15072826572 | Website available

Where to Stay in Rochester

1Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/ Saint Marys

Rating: 4.5 (373)

165 13th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902, United States View details

Phone: +15072183320 | Website available

Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/ Saint Marys

2Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys

Rating: 4.7 (370)

470 17th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, United States View details

Phone: +15072587300 | Website available

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys

3Econo Lodge Mayo Clinic Area

Rating: 4.4 (285)

1850 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904, United States View details

Phone: +15072829905 | Website available

4Brentwood Inn

Rating: 4.2 (237)

123 4th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901, United States View details

Phone: +18006587045 | Website available

5Aspen Select Hotel

Rating: 4.2 (219)

1215 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902, United States View details

Phone: +15072882671 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rochester, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
173957	Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science	Rochester (MN)	55905

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rochester, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to 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