Rochester, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rochester, Wisconsin
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Looking west in downtown Rochester
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Location of Rochester in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.65 sq mi (45.71 km2) |
| • Land | 17.42 sq mi (45.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,785 |
| • Density | 222.00/sq mi (85.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53167
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-68575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584047 |
Rochester is a small village located in Racine County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,785 people lived there. The village is part of what used to be the Town of Rochester. In 2008, the village and town decided to join together.
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Discovering Rochester's Past
The first people to settle in Rochester who were not Native Americans arrived from Rochester, Vermont. They were five farming families. These settlers were often called "Yankees." This means they were descendants of English people who came to New England a long time ago.
When they arrived, the area was mostly thick forests and open grasslands. They worked hard to build roads, farms, and government buildings. They also set up ways to deliver mail.
Rochester has a very old tradition. It has held a Memorial Day event every year since 1867. This makes it one of the oldest continuous Memorial Day observances in the country.
The Village of Rochester officially became a village in 1912. Later, in 2008, the Village and the Town of Rochester joined together to become one larger village.
Where is Rochester Located?
Rochester is found at these coordinates: 42°44′26″N 88°13′26″W / 42.74056°N 88.22389°W.
The village covers a total area of about 17.74 square miles (45.95 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17.48 square miles (45.27 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Rochester?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 306 | — | |
| 1870 | 392 | 28.1% | |
| 1880 | 284 | −27.6% | |
| 1920 | 220 | — | |
| 1930 | 246 | 11.8% | |
| 1940 | 288 | 17.1% | |
| 1950 | 333 | 15.6% | |
| 1960 | 413 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 436 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 746 | 71.1% | |
| 1990 | 978 | 31.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,149 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,682 | 220.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,785 | 2.8% | |
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Rochester's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Rochester had 3,682 people living there. There were 1,343 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 1,069 were families.
The population density was about 210.6 people per square mile (81.3 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Rochester were White (97.8%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.72 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The average age of people in the village was 42 years old. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. About 10.5% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (51.1%) was male, and 48.9% was female.
Famous People from Rochester
- Maurice L. Ayers: A legislator from Wisconsin.
- Ginger Beaumont: A baseball player who was the first person to bat in a World Series game.
- Philo Belden: Another Wisconsin legislator.
- Glenn W. Birkett: Also a Wisconsin legislator.
- Jerome Case: A businessman who founded the Case Corporation in Rochester.
- George Ela: A Wisconsin legislator.
- Waldo Flint: A Wisconsin legislator.
- Charles M. Hambright: A Wisconsin legislator.
- Jane Hamilton: An author.
- Raymond J. Moyer: A Wisconsin legislator.
- James Tinker: A Wisconsin legislator.
Images for kids
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Post office
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Sign entering Rochester
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Looking east in downtown Rochester
See also
In Spanish: Rochester (Wisconsin) para niños
