Census Bureau data for Rochelle city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Rochelle city
- What is the median household income in Rochelle city?
- The median household income in Rochelle city is $35,362 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Rochelle city?
- The poverty rate in Rochelle city is 24.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Rochelle city?
- $80,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Rochelle city?
- The median gross rent in Rochelle city is $495 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Rochelle city residents have a college degree?
- 16.8% of adults in Rochelle city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,218
Median Income
$35,362
Median Home Value
$80,900
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.3%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$80 (+0.2%)
Home Value:
$-5,100 (-5.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.2 pp (+51.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.2 pp (+15.1%)
Unemployment:
-6.8 pp (-51.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,218
Median Age
42.0
Female
53.8%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 61.3%
Black 38.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,362
±$13,908
-$39,302 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$69,567
Median Family Income
$59,625
Poverty Rate
24.1%
+14.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
34.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.9%
$10–15k
19.0%
$15–25k
16.1%
$25–35k
4.9%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
10.3%
$75–100k
11.3%
$100–150k
9.5%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
655
Owner-Occupied
62.1%
Renter-Occupied
37.9%
Vacancy Rate
21.4%
Median Home Value
$80,900
-$192,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$495
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
56.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
32.8%
$50–100k
30.0%
$100–200k
23.1%
$200–300k
4.7%
$300–500k
6.6%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
53.7%
$500–1k
27.4%
$1–1.5k
7.9%
$1.5–2k
2.4%
$2–2.5k
8.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.3%
1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
27.4%
3+
15.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.4%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
35.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.1%
1940–1969
6.6%
1970–1999
32.8%
2000–2009
3.4%
2010+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.8%
-17.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
21.7%
Less Than High School
4.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
+1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.6%
Self-Employed
1.3%
Government Workers
23.1%
Private For-Profit
75.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.8%
Prof. Services
14.7%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Public Admin
11.6%
Retail
11.3%
Agriculture
6.7%
Finance
3.9%
Transportation
2.6%
Wholesale
1.8%
Arts/Entmt.
1.5%
Construction
1.0%
Occupation
Management
38.0%
Production
22.9%
Sales
18.3%
Food Prep
10.8%
Construction
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.4 min
Drove Alone
86.9%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
515
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.3%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
2.0%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
8.9%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
3.7%
75–84
21.7%
85+
10.2%
Under 18: 26.1%
Working age (18–64): 73.9%
65 and over: 32.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
58.8%
Has a Computer
77.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
98.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023