Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota
Metropolitan statistical area in Minnesota, United States
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The Rochester metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a metropolitan statistical area consisting of four counties in southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Olmsted, and Wabasha. The principal city is Rochester, the city, which has a population of 121,395.[4]
United StatesRochester metropolitan area | ||
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| Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area | ||
Rochester, Minnesota skyline | ||
 Interactive map of Rochester, MN MSA
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| Coordinates: 43°57′22″N 92°20′17″W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| State |  Minnesota | |
| Largest city | Rochester | |
| Other cities | Byron, Kasson, Lake City, Stewartville | |
| Area | ||
• Total | 2,477 sq mi (6,420 km2) | |
| Lowest elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) | |
| Population (2020) | ||
• Total | 226,329 (Metro) 316,029 (Combined) | |
| 230,742 (Metro) 321,615 (Combined) | ||
| • Rank | Metro: 207th in the U.S. Combined: 113th in the U.S. | |
| • Density | 91.37/sq mi (35.28/km2) | |
| GDP | ||
| • Total | $17.949 billion (2023) | |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) | |
| Area codes | 507 and 924 | |
A July 1, 2024 census estimate placed the population at 230,742,[1] an increase of 1.95% from the 2020 census, an increase of 11.54% from the 2010 census, and an increase of 24.90% from the 2000 census.
Counties
Communities
Incorporated Places
- Rochester (123,624)
- Kasson (7,207)
- Stewartville (6,919)
- Byron (6,809)
- Lake City (5,306) – partial
- Pine Island (3,870) – partial
- Plainview (3,498)
- Chatfield (3,023)
- Dodge Center (2,939)
- Wabasha (2,598)
- Spring Valley (2,445)
- Oronoco (2,040)
- Eyota (2,025)
- Rushford (1,852)
- Hayfield (1,361)
- Preston (1,316)
- Elgin (1,139)
- Mantorville (1,110)
- Harmony (1,030)
- Mazeppa (869)
- West Concord (842)
- Rushford Village (799)
- Dover (771)
- Lanesboro (712)
- Mabel (705)
- Claremont (499)
- Wykoff (430)
- Kellogg (426)
- Fountain (406)
- Canton (313)
- Peterson (227)
- Ostrander (226)
- Bellechester (175) – partial
- Zumbro Falls (154)
- Millville (144)
- Hammond (129)
- Minneiska (97) – partial
- Whalan (69)
Census-designated places
- Marion (308)
- High Forest (132)
Unincorporated places
- Bear Valley
- Berne
- Bratsberg
- Camp Lacupolis
- Carimona
- Cherry Grove
- Chester
- Clear Grit
- Conception
- Concord
- Cummingsville
- Danesville – partial
- Douglas
- Dumfries
- Eden
- Elliota
- Etna
- Fillmore
- Granger
- Greenleafton
- Genoa
- Hamilton
- Henrytown
- Highland
- Jarrett
- Judge
- Lenora
- Maple Springs
- Newburg
- Oak Center
- Oslo
- Pleasant Grove
- Post Town
- Potsdam
- Predmore
- Prosper
- Reads Landing
- Ringe
- Rock Dell
- Salem Corners
- Shanty Town
- Simpson
- South Troy
- Theilman
- Viola
- Vlasaty
- Wasioja
- Weaver
- West Albany
- West Newton
- York
Ghost town
Townships
- Marion (4,166)
- Cascade (2,835)
- Oronoco (2,537)
- Rochester (2,234)
- Mantorville (1,866)
- Haverhill (1,482)
- Greenfield (1,310)
- New Haven (1,286)
- Kalmar (1,158)
- Salem (1,074)
- High Forest (949)
- Wasioja (847)
- Milton (742)
- Pleasant Grove (733)
- Elgin (689)
- Rock Dell (685)
- Canton (675)
- Vernon (660)
- Mazeppa (655)
- Zumbro (651)
- Canisteo (587)
- Concord (561)
- Spring Valley (559)
- Chatfield (544)
- Orion (536)
- Viola (532)
- Gillford (508)
- Eyota (503)
- Fillmore (502)
- Sumner (501)
- Hayfield (482)
- Plainview (465)
- Mount Pleasant (453)
- Highland (448)
- Newburg (448)
- Bristol (433)
- Lake (432)
- Amherst (425)
- Westfield (424)
- Claremont (419)
- Chester (417)
- Harmony (403)
- Jordan (396)
- Farmington (386)
- Pilot Mound (386)
- West Albany (386)
- Carrolton (385)
- Oakwood (385)
- Dover (383)
- Preston (383)
- Norway (381)
- York (378)
- Forestville (377)
- Pepin (375)
- Elmira (360)
- Quincy (339)
- Bloomfield (335)
- Arendahl (316)
- Fountain (313)
- Ashland (306)
- Carimona (294)
- Hyde Park (259)
- Glasgow (258)
- Watopa (250)
- Holt (243)
- Beaver (219)
- Preble (215)
- Ellington (213)
- Minneiska (183)
- Ripley (177)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 243 | — | |
| 1860 | 34,091 | 13,929.2% | |
| 1870 | 69,128 | 102.8% | |
| 1880 | 79,255 | 14.6% | |
| 1890 | 73,638 | −7.1% | |
| 1900 | 83,671 | 13.6% | |
| 1910 | 78,825 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 83,815 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 91,914 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 99,072 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 102,195 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 119,566 | 17.0% | |
| 1970 | 136,281 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 148,044 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 162,722 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 184,740 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 206,877 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 226,329 | 9.4% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 230,742 | [1] | 1.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790–1960[6] 1900–1990[7] 1990–2000[8] 2010–2020[9] | |||
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 163,618 people, 62,504 households, and 43,046 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 92.01% White, 2.09% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $46,957, and the median income for a family was $55,450. Males had a median income of $35,815 versus $26,738 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $21,287.
Transportation
Highways
Interstate Highways
US Highways
U.S. Highway 14
U.S. Highway 52
U.S. Highway 61
U.S. Highway 63
U.S. Highway 218 (briefly runs through Dodge County)
Minnesota State Highways
Minnesota State Highway 16
Minnesota State Highway 30
Minnesota State Highway 42
Minnesota State Highway 43
Minnesota State Highway 44
Minnesota State Highway 56
Minnesota State Highway 57
Minnesota State Highway 60
Minnesota State Highway 74
Minnesota State Highway 80
Minnesota State Highway 139
Minnesota State Highway 247
Minnesota State Highway 250
Public Airports
Commercial
General Aviation
Government and politics
Federal Representation
All of the Rochester metropolitan area falls in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, represented by Republican Brad Finstad.
State Senate Legislators
The following list shows the Rochester metropolitan area's representation in the Minnesota Senate:
| Name | District | First elected | Party | County Represented within MSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Drazkowski | District 20 | 2022 | Republican | Goodhue, Wabasha, Olmsted |
| Gene Dornink | District 23 | 2020 | Republican | Mower |
| Carla Nelson | District 24 | 2010 | Republican | Dodge, Olmsted |
| Liz Boldon | District 25 | 2022 | DFL | Olmsted |
| Jeremy Miller | District 26 | 2010 | Republican | Fillmore, Mower |