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Rochester Township, Minnesota - Definition and Overview

Rochester Township is a township located in Olmsted County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,916.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 57.9 km² (22.3 mi²). 57.8 km² (22.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.09% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,916 people, 1,006 households, and 872 families residing in the township. The population density is 50.5/km² (130.7/mi²). There are 1,024 housing units at an average density of 17.7/km² (45.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 95.82% White, 1.13% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,006 households out of which 40.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.5% are married couples living together, 3.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% are non-families. 10.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.09.

In the township the population is spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $81,789, and the median income for a family is $88,979. Males have a median income of $62,679 versus $35,833 for females. The per capita income for the township is $39,377. 0.9% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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