Rochester
Rochester: Geography and Climate
Rochester: History
Rochester: Population Profile
Rochester: Municipal Government
Rochester: Economy
Rochester: Education and Research
Rochester: Health Care
Rochester: Recreation
Rochester: Convention Facilities
Rochester: Transportation
Rochester: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1854, incorporated 1858
Head Official: Mayor Ardell F. Brede (NP) (since 2002)
City Population
1980: 57,906
1990: 70,729
2000: 85,806
2003 estimate: 92,507
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 349th
U.S. rank in 1990: 319th (State rank: 5th)
U.S. rank in 2000: 329th (State rank: 3rd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 92,006
1990: 106,470
2000: 124,277
Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.7%
U.S. rank in 1980: 292nd
U.S. rank in 1990: 238th
U.S. rank in 2000: 231st
Area: 39.61 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 1,320 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 43.4° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 32.3 inches of rain, 48.8 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: services, trade, manufacturing
Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $24,811 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,003
Major Colleges and Universities: Mayo Foundation, Minnesota Bible College, Rochester Community and Technical College, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota–Rochester, Winona State University–Rochester Center
Daily Newspaper: Post-Bulletin
