Rochester, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rochester, Texas
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Location of Rochester, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Haskell |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 729/sq mi (281.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79544
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-62636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412559 |
Rochester is a small town located in the northwestern part of Haskell County, Texas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 248 people, according to the 2020 census. This number was a bit higher in 2010, when 324 people lived there.
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History of Rochester
Rochester was started in 1906 by a person named A. B. Carothers. This happened when the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway was being built through the area. The town was named after Rochester, New York, a much larger city.
Geography of Rochester
Rochester is in northwestern Haskell County. It is located along Texas State Highway 6. This highway goes north about 7 miles (11 km) to Knox City. It also goes south about 9 miles (14 km) to Rule. Haskell, which is the main town of the county, is about 15 miles (24 km) to the southeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rochester covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the town's limits.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 562 | — | |
| 1940 | 611 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 773 | 26.5% | |
| 1960 | 625 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 529 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 492 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 458 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 378 | −17.5% | |
| 2010 | 324 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −23.5% | |
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The population of Rochester has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 378 people living in the town. These people lived in 155 households. About 106 of these households were families.
The average household in Rochester had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in Rochester
In 2000, the population was spread out by age.
- About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Rochester was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96.9 males.
Education in Rochester
The public schools in Rochester are part of the Haskell Consolidated Independent School District. This district helps educate students in the community.
For many years, from the early 1900s until 2005, Rochester had its own school district. It was called the Rochester Independent School District. The high school building was finished in 1938. It served as the high school until May 2005.
Because fewer and fewer students were enrolling, the school district merged. It joined with the Haskell CISD on June 1, 2005. Some students also moved to schools in Knox City and Rule during this time.
Famous People from Rochester
- Marcus Parks is a host of a popular podcast called The Last Podcast on the Left. He is from Rochester.
Images for kids
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A view of Rochester, Texas in 2016.
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Map showing the location of Rochester, Texas.
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Map showing Rochester within Haskell County.
See also
In Spanish: Rochester (Texas) para niños
