Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota

The United States Census Bureau defines the Rochester, Minnesota Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as an area consisting of four counties in southeast Minnesota, anchored by the city of Rochester. As of 2018, the US Census Bureau estimates that the Rochester metropolitan statistical area has a population of 219,802. The Rochester–Austin combined statistical area has a population of 259,813 as of 2018.

Rochester, Minnesota MSA
Metropolitan area
Country United States
States
Principal citiesRochester
Area
 • Metro
2,507 sq mi (6,490 km2)
Population
 (2018)
 • MSA
219,802
 • CSA
259,813
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

Counties

Communities

Cities

Townships
  • Townships with more than 2,500 inhabitants: Cascade, Marion, Plainview, Rochester.
  • Townships with 1,000 to 2,500 inhabitants: Greenfield, Haverhill, High Forest, Kalmar, Mantorville, New Haven, Oronoco, Salem.
  • Townships with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants: Canisteo, Concord, Elgin, Farmington, Gillford, Mazeppa, Milton, Orion, Pleasant Grove, Rock Dell, Vernon, Viola, Wasioja, Zumbro.
  • Townships with less than 500 inhabitants: Ashland, Chester, Claremont, Dover, Ellington, Elmira, Eyota, Glasgow, Hayfield, Highland, Hyde Park, Lake, Minneiska, Mount Pleasant, Oakwood, Pepin, Quincy, Ripley, Watopa, West Albany, Westfield.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, 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

Minnesota State Highways


Public Airports

Commercial

General Aviation
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See also
  • Minnesota census statistical areas

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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