Rochester, Michigan
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Rochester is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,467. Oakland University is located in Rochester.
Geography
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Location of Rochester, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,467 people, 4,667 households, and 2,636 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,047.0/km² (2,710.6/mi²). There are 5,056 housing units at an average density of 505.7/km² (1,309.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.39% White, 2.24% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.69% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,667 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% are non-families. 36.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $65,179, and the median income for a family is $92,078. Males have a median income of $62,486 versus $37,107 for females. The per capita income for the city is $36,989. 2.7% of the population and 0.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Rochester (http://www.ci.rochester.mi.us/)
- Leader Dogs for the Blind (http://www.leaderdog.org/)
- Oakland University (http://www.oakland.edu/)