Demographics & People — Rochester, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,025 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
| Median Age | 42.7 |
| Total Households | 2,042 |
| Family Households | 1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3495 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,720 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,196 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,569 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,175 |
| German | 1,164 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,103 |
| Other groups | 1,007 |
| Irish | 776 |
| American | 736 |
| English | 607 |
| Norwegian | 466 |
| European | 348 |
Language
| English Only | 4,587 |
| Spanish | 795 |
| Population 5+ | 5,401 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 500 |
| Population 18+ | 4,893 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rochester, Washington.