Demographics & People — Rochester, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,244 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,100 |
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| Median Age | 44.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,737 |
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| Family Households | 1,622 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1539 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,281 |
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| Black or African American | 44 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 425 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,158 |
| German | 1,484 |
| Other groups | 958 |
| English | 658 |
| Irish | 626 |
| American | 491 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 364 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 339 |
| Scandinavian | 170 |
| Swedish | 108 |
Language
| English Only | 5,948 |
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| Spanish | 28 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,037 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 377 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,804 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rochester, Indiana.
