Census ACS · #603 μSA
Rochelle Metro Area
The Rochelle, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 51,536 residents. The median household income is $79,244 and the median home value is $184,100.
51,536
Population
68
People / sq mi
$79,244
Median Income
$184,100
Median Home Value
The Rochelle CBSA covers 759 sq mi of land at 67.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$79,244
Median Household Income
$38,251
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$184,100
Median Home Value
$901
Median Rent
74.5%
Homeownership
Education
91.0%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
7.2%
Work From Home
26.8 min
Avg Commute
15.7%
Foreign Born
Rochelle spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rochelle, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 51,536 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #603 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Rochelle metro area is $79,244, with a per capita income of $38,251.
The Rochelle, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Rochelle, Il CBSA (40300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.