Rochester, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Rochester is a city in and the county seat
of Fulton County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 6,414 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²), of which, 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it (19.58%) is water.
Located on the east side of Rochester, Lake Manitou
is a popular place in the summer for boating and other water related activities.
of 2000, there were 6,414 people, 2,757 households, and 1,734 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,407.4 people per square mile (543.1/km²). There were 3,188 housing units at an average density of 699.5/sq mi (269.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.59% Native American, 0.45% African American, 0.84% Asian, 0.86% from other races
, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 2,757 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples
living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,424, and the median income for a family was $41,949. Males had a median income of $31,446 versus $20,796 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,866. About 7.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
County seat
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of Fulton County
Fulton County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,511 people, 8,082 households, and 5,738 families residing in the county. The population density was 56 people per square mile . There were 9,123 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 6,414 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Rochester is located at 41°3′43"N 86°12′24"W (41.061883, -86.206727).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²), of which, 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it (19.58%) is water.
Located on the east side of Rochester, Lake Manitou
Lake Manitou, Indiana
Lake Manitou is a man-made lake in Rochester, Indiana, created in 2011 by Austin Melms. The lake contains about of open water, with a maximum depth of .- External links :*...
is a popular place in the summer for boating and other water related activities.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,414 people, 2,757 households, and 1,734 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,407.4 people per square mile (543.1/km²). There were 3,188 housing units at an average density of 699.5/sq mi (269.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.59% Native American, 0.45% African American, 0.84% Asian, 0.86% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 2,757 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $18,866. About 7.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- Otis R. BowenOtis R. BowenOtis Ray Bowen, M.D. is a retired U.S. politician and physician. He served as the 44th Governor of Indiana from 1973 to 1981 and as Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1985 to 1989.-Early life:...
, fourth United States Secretary of Health and Human ServicesUnited States Secretary of Health and Human ServicesThe United States Secretary of Health and Human Services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, concerned with health matters. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet...
was born nearby. - Thurman C. CrookThurman C. CrookThurman Charles Crook was a United States Representative from Indiana.He was born on a farm near Peru, Indiana and attended the Cass County schools, Logansport High School, Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University, and graduated from Valparaiso University in 1930...
, one-term U.S. congressman. - Gene DeWeeseGene DeWeeseThomas Eugene DeWeese is an American writer of fiction, particularly science fiction but including Gothics, mysteries, romances, suspense, fantasy, and horror; as well as non-fiction books on technology and folk art...
, science fiction writer, was born in Rochester. - Ron HerrellRon HerrellRonald D. "Ron" Herrell was a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 30th District from 2006 through 2010. He previously served from 1998 through 2004.-External links:* Official government website...
, a current member of the Indiana House of RepresentativesIndiana House of RepresentativesThe Indiana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits... - Elmo LincolnElmo LincolnElmo Lincoln was an American film actor.Born Otto Elmo Linkenhelt, the barrel-chested actor is best known in his silent movie role as the first Tarzan in 1918's Tarzan of the Apes as an adult --...
, a film actor and subject of the biography My Father, Elmo Lincoln: The Original Tarzan - Ray MoweRay MoweRaymond Benjamin Mowe , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in five games for the 1913 Brooklyn Dodgers.-External links:...
, shortstop for the 1913 Brooklyn DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming... - Nicole AndersonNicole AndersonNicole Gale Anderson is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Macy Misa in the Disney Channel Original Series JONAS L.A., and also known for the role of Kelly Parker on the ABC Family series Make It or Break It...
, actress