Rochester, MN Demographics

A map of Rochester's Population by Race

Rochester, Minnesota had a population of 121,395 in 2020. It was 71.8% White, 8.8% Black, 7.8% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rochester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rochester's White Population

87,180 residents of Rochester identify as White, or 71.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is ranked #809 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rochester is less White than neighboring Marion (93% White), Stewartville (89.9% White), Oronoco (93.1% White), Byron (91% White), and High Forest (95.2% White).

Rochester's Black Population

10,661 residents of Rochester identify as Black, or 8.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rochester is more Black than neighboring Marion (1.1% Black), Stewartville (1.1% Black), Oronoco (0.5% Black), Byron (0.8% Black), and High Forest (0% Black).

Rochester's Asian Population

9,469 residents of Rochester identify as Asian, or 7.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rochester is more Asian than neighboring Marion (0% Asian), Stewartville (0.6% Asian), Oronoco (2.2% Asian), Byron (1.7% Asian), and High Forest (1.6% Asian).

Rochester's Hispanic Population

7,984 residents of Rochester identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rochester is more Hispanic than neighboring Marion (1.5% Hispanic), Stewartville (3.8% Hispanic), Oronoco (0.9% Hispanic), Byron (2.6% Hispanic), and High Forest (0.8% Hispanic).

Rochester's Native American/Other Population

808 residents of Rochester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is ranked #403 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rochester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stewartville (0.6% Native American/Other), Byron (0.4% Native American/Other), and High Forest (0% Native American/Other).

Rochester's Multiracial Population

5,293 residents of Rochester identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rochester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Rochester is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rochester is more Multiracial than neighboring Marion (3.7% Multiracial), Stewartville (4% Multiracial), Oronoco (2.6% Multiracial), Byron (3.4% Multiracial), and High Forest (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.