Rochester, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rochester, Ohio
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Village
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The shared town hall and township hall for Rochester and Rochester Township
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Location of Rochester, Ohio
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Location of Rochester in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Township | Rochester |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 142.22/sq mi (54.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44090
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-67762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399099 |
Rochester is a small village located in Lorain County, Ohio, in the United States. It sits right next to the West Branch of the Black River. In 2020, about 159 people lived there.
The village got its name from Rochester, New York. This is because a person who helped sell land in Rochester, Ohio, originally came from Rochester, New York.
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Where is Rochester?
Rochester is in Ohio, USA. It covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.91 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.12 square miles (2.90 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live There?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Rochester has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1880 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 237 | — | |
| 1890 | 218 | −8.0% | |
| 1900 | 167 | −23.4% | |
| 1910 | 186 | 11.4% | |
| 1920 | 157 | −15.6% | |
| 1930 | 164 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 162 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 178 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 226 | 27.0% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 207 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 206 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 190 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 182 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 159 | −12.6% | |
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Details from the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 182 people living in Rochester. These people lived in 71 different homes, and 54 of these were families. The village had about 162.5 people per square mile. There were also 80 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Rochester (98.4%) were White. A small number (0.5%) were Native American. About 1.1% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, 35.2% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64.8%) were married couples living together. A few homes had a female head of household without a husband (8.5%). Even fewer had a male head of household without a wife (2.8%). About 23.9% of homes were not families.
About 21.1% of all homes had only one person living there. And 7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.56 people in each home and 2.94 people in each family.
The average age of people in Rochester in 2010 was 41.3 years. About 24.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 4.8% were between 18 and 24. Around 27.5% were between 25 and 44. About 26.9% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 15.9% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Famous People from Rochester
- Bishop W. Perkins: He was an important person in politics. He served as a United States Representative and a Senator for the state of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Rochester (Ohio) para niños
