Rochester, Minnesota MSA | |
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 Rochester, Minnesota skyline | |
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| Country |  United States |
| States | |
| Principal cities | Rochester |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 2,507 sq mi (6,490 km2) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • MSA | 227,151 |
| • CSA | 267,309 |
| Time zone | UTC−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.