Rochester Population 2026

Rochester has a population of 112,225, making it the #269 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Minnesota. It is about 78× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rochester (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

112,225

Rank in United States

#269

Coordinates

44.02°N, 92.47°W

~312 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,404 km

872 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Minnesota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Minneapolis	410,939	#48
Saint Paul	303,176	#66
Bloomington	86,435	#410
Duluth	86,110	#413
Brooklyn Park	79,149	#464
Plymouth	75,907	#492
Maple Grove	68,385	#563
Woodbury	67,855	#568

Cities near Rochester

Austin24,563 people · ~57 km away
Red Wing16,445 people · ~60 km away
Owatonna25,725 people · ~61 km away
Winona27,094 people · ~66 km away
Faribault23,650 people · ~71 km away
Northfield20,380 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rochester?

Rochester has a population of 112,225 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #269 biggest city in United States.

What state is Rochester in?

Rochester is located in Minnesota, United States.

Is Rochester the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,404 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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