Rochelle, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 150, Rochelle's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rochelle is a small community located in Texas, within McCulloch County. The total population is 150. It ranks as the 1608th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rochelle is 29.8 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, Rochelle has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 43.3%. This is 214% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rochelle, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $68,500. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $283,800. 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rochelle has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.0% vs 39.1%).

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rochelle, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.