Rochester, Washington | |
|---|---|
 Rochester Community Center | |
 Location of Rochester, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 46°49′25″N 123°5′0″W / 46.82361°N 123.08333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Founded | 1852 |
| Platted | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,064 |
| • Density | 790.2/sq mi (305.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 98579 |
| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-59110[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512611[3] |
Rochester (/ˈrɒtʃɛstər/) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Thurston County, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1852, and the 2020 census recorded its population at 6,064.[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers), all of it land. Rochester Schools had 2,105 students registered in the 2021-22 School Year.[4]
- ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Rochester School District". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved May 15, 2022.