Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota MSA
Rochester, Minnesota skyline
Rochester, Minnesota skyline
Country United States
States
Principal citiesRochester
Area
 • Metro
2,507 sq mi (6,490 km2)
Population
 (2021)
 • MSA
227,151
 • CSA
267,309
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

The United States Census Bureau defines the Rochester, Minnesota Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as an area consisting of five counties in southeast Minnesota, anchored by the city of Rochester. As of 2018, the US Census Bureau estimates that the Rochester metropolitan statistical area has a population of 221,587. The Rochester–Austin combined statistical area has a population of 259,813 as of 2018.

Counties

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Cities

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Townships

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Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 163,618 people, 62,504 households, and 43,046 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 92.01% White, 2.09% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $46,957, and the median income for a family was $55,450. Males had a median income of $35,815 versus $26,738 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $21,287.

Transportation

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Highways

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Interstate Highways

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US Highways

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Minnesota State Highways

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Public Airports

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Commercial

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General Aviation

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Government and politics

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Federal Representation

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All of the Rochester metropolitan area falls in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, represented by Republican Brad Finstad.

State Senate Legislators

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The following list shows the Rochester metropolitan area's representation in the Minnesota Senate:

Name District First Elected Party County Represented within MSA
Steve Drazkowski District 20 2022 Republican Goodhue, Wabasha, Olmsted
Gene Dornink District 23 2020 Republican Mower
Carla Nelson District 24 2010 Republican Dodge, Olmsted
Liz Boldon District 25 2022 DFL Olmsted
Jeremy Miller District 26 2010 Republican Fillmore, Mower

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.