Rochester City PUMA, MN

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2020 Population

156,446

1.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.4

0.538% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.05%

4.5% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$80,403

4.49% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$233,100

8.62% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

81,386

2.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Rochester City PUMA, MN had a population of 156k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $80,403. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rochester City PUMA, MN grew from 154,809 to 156,446, a 1.06% increase and its median household income grew from $76,951 to $80,403, a 4.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rochester City PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.37%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.91%), White (Hispanic) (3.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%).

14.3% of the households in Rochester City PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Rochester City PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN are Rochester Community and Technical College (994 degrees awarded in 2020), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (472 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Rochester (117 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Rochester City PUMA, MN was $233,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Rochester City PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Rochester City PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Rochester City PUMA, MN borders Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, and Winona City PUMA, MN.

Population & Diversity

Rochester City PUMA, MN is home to a population of 156k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.8% of Rochester City PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (16.9k people).

In 2020, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Rochester City PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rochester City PUMA, MN are Spanish (5,168 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,428 households), and Arabic (2,042 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,011

Women

51.1%

76,459

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 156,470 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.8%

2020 Citizenship

94.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.8% of Rochester City PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rochester City PUMA, MN was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rochester City PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rochester City PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 468
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.96k ± 444
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.24k ± 436

5.06%

Hispanic Population

7.92k people

5.06% of the people in Rochester City PUMA, MN are hispanic (7.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rochester City PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,368 ± 904 people
Somalia
1,355 ± 900 people
Ethiopia
1,350 ± 898 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rochester City PUMA, MN was Bosnia and Herzegovina, the natal country of 1,368 Rochester City PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 1,355 and Ethiopia with 1,350.

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

11.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.2k people

As of 2020, 10.8% of Rochester City PUMA, MN residents (16.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rochester City PUMA, MN was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rochester City PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,168 households (3.55%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,428 households (2.35%)
Arabic
2,042 households (1.4%)

14.3% of the households in Rochester City PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rochester City PUMA, MN was Spanish. 3.55% of the households in Rochester City PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,674 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,296 ± 306
Gulf War (1990s)
874 ± 206

Rochester City PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rochester City PUMA, MN employs 81.4k people. The largest industries in Rochester City PUMA, MN are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (18,196 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,647 people), and Outpatient care centers (5,112 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($318,790), Legal services ($202,893), and Services incidental to transportation ($116,858).

Males in Rochester City PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,741. The income inequality in Rochester City PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,897

Women

50.3%

40,489

Men

49.7%

The workforce of Rochester City PUMA, MN in 2020 was 81,386 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rochester City PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

81.4k

2020 Value

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 2.35%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rochester City PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 79.5k employees to 81.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rochester City PUMA, MN, are Registered nurses (4,494 people), Physicians (2,799 people), and Clinical laboratory technologists & technicians (2,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rochester City PUMA, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.4k

2020 Value

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 2.35%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rochester City PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 79.5k employees to 81.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rochester City PUMA, MN, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (18,196 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,647 people), and Outpatient care centers (5,112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rochester City PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Rochester City PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,808

Median earning men ± $1,534

$42,394

Median earning women ± $1,212

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($77,535), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,864), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,111).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,447), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,852), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,428).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $27.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.1B) and Precision instruments ($25.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$349B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$638B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

82.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $349B. This is expected to increase 82.9% to $638B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$26.1B
Iowa
$17.3B
Illinois
$14.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.1B, followed by Iowa with $17.3B and Illinois and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Rochester City PUMA, MN awarded 1,639 degrees. The student population of Rochester City PUMA, MN in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,583 male students and 4,517 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rochester City PUMA, MN are White (1,209 and 75.7%), followed by Black or African American (119 and 7.45%), Asian (104 and 6.51%), and Hispanic or Latino (99 and 6.2%).

The largest universities in Rochester City PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Rochester Community and Technical College (994 and 60.6%), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (472 and 28.8%), and University of Minnesota-Rochester (117 and 7.14%).

The most popular majors in Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (291 and 17.8%), General Health Services (120 and 7.32%), and Registered Nursing (114 and 6.96%).

The median tuition costs in Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN are $11,208 for private four year colleges, and $12,194 and $12,194 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Rochester City PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,100 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 7,100 students enrolled in Rochester City PUMA, MN, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,560 records, of which 65.2% were women and 34.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
37 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
291 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
114 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rochester Community and Technical College
994 degrees awarded
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
472 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Rochester
117 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rochester Community and Technical College with 994 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 545 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rochester City PUMA, MN, which is 0.498 times less than the 1,094 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,209 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 119 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,194) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($656) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.596% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.824% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rochester City PUMA, MN in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (30.9k), High School or Equivalent (23.8k), and Graduate Degree (21.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rochester City PUMA, MN was $233,100 in 2020, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $214,600 to $233,100, a 8.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Rochester City PUMA, MN is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Rochester City PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rochester City PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rochester City PUMA, MN is $80,403. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rochester City PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $120,297, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $113,707 and $107,918.

Housing

Property

$233,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,299

$45,901

Median Property Taxes

±$1,326

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rochester City PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rochester City PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2020

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.2% of the housing units in Rochester City PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rochester City PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rochester City PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $120,297, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $113,707 and $107,918.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rochester City PUMA, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,403

Median Household Income

± $1,975

60.8k

Number of Households

± 1,325

In 2020, the median household income of the 60.8k households in Rochester City PUMA, MN grew to $80,403 from the previous year's value of $76,951.

The following chart displays the households in Rochester City PUMA, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Rochester City PUMA, MN

0.481

2019 Wage GINI in Rochester City PUMA, MN

In 2020, the income inequality in Rochester City PUMA, MN was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.859% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rochester City PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rochester City PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rochester City PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (7.5%)

In 2020, 71.4% of workers in Rochester City PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (7.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rochester City PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Rochester City PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rochester City PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rochester City PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rochester City PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rochester City PUMA, MN (12.4k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rochester City PUMA, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Rochester City PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 62.2% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.656% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1117 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0894% decrease from the previous year (1118 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1338 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 374 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

1,117 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,117 patients per year. This represents a 0.0894% decrease from the previous year (1,118 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.95%

Uninsured

62.2%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.656%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rochester City PUMA, MN grew by 2.59% from 3.85% to 3.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rochester City PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.