Rochester, WA

City

Demographics of Rochester

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Households with Children

33.2%

School Enrollment K-12

533

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.4%
Working Age (35-54): 27.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.3%
High School / GED: 32.6%
Some College or Associate's: 40.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.8%
Single Parents: 10.4%
Couples & Adults: 43.6%
Living Alone: 23.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
Asian: 3.3%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.7%
Puerto Rican: 1.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.7%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.0%
Spanish: 13.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 2.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 82.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rochester

Neighborhood

Thurston, WA

Michigan Hill / Independence

McIntosh / Chaenn Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources