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Rochester Institute of Technology

New York · 6,959 residents · 1.982 sq mi
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Rochester Institute of Technology has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 46.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

6,959
+10%since 2023
from 6,339 in 2023
2020 – 2024
3,511 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 3,198 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
19.8
+1%since 2023
from 19.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
6K6K7K7K7K20202024Rochester Institute of Technology
20247K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.3%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1955.1%(3,834)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2438.7%(2,692)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346%(415)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,192
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $19,420 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$10,111
Unchangedsince 2023
from $10,097 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
46.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.521
+5%since 2023
from 0.495 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,037
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $981 in 2023
US average: $1,442
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
3.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
59.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(4,161)
Black3.8%(241)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(423)
Asian20.1%(1,272)
Other3.8%(242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(4,452)
Black5%(346)
Hispanic / Latino6%(415)
Asian20.9%(1,455)
Other4.2%(291)
67
+3%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(128)
Puerto Rican1.6%(113)
Dominican0.7%(49)
Spaniard0.5%(33)
Cuban0.3%(23)
Peruvian0.3%(23)
Guatemalan0.2%(17)
Ecuadorian0.2%(11)
Salvadoran0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Asian Indian10.9%(761)
Chinese5%(347)
Japanese0.9%(63)
Korean0.7%(52)
Filipino0.5%(37)
Taiwanese0.4%(29)
Uzbek0.4%(27)
Bangladeshi0.2%(17)
Burmese0.2%(15)
Malaysian0.2%(11)
Thai0.1%(6)
+ 2 more asian origin groups with data
Nepalese0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0%(2)
Ancestry
Italian8.9%(621)
German7.9%(547)
Irish7.8%(541)
Polish3.7%(259)
English3.1%(217)
American2.9%(200)
French1.4%(100)
Nigerian1.4%(95)
Russian1.1%(77)
Scottish1.1%(74)
Dutch1%(70)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
British0.7%(49)
Welsh0.7%(47)
Austrian0.6%(44)
Swedish0.5%(33)
Ethiopian0.4%(30)
Brazilian0.3%(23)
Czech0.3%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(22)
Slovene0.3%(20)
West Indian0.2%(16)
Australian0.2%(14)
Hungarian0.2%(14)
Latvian0.2%(13)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
Arab0.2%(11)
Croatian0.2%(11)
Turkish0.2%(11)
Lithuanian0.1%(10)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
Canadian0.1%(7)
Danish0.1%(7)
Romanian0.1%(7)
Greek0.1%(6)
Jamaican0.1%(5)
Swiss0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

92.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
82.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
+2%since 2023
from 12.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
32.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
8.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
38.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
18.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
24.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

65.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
35.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
18.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
83.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married99.6%(4,485)
Married0.4%(17)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married99%(2,415)
Married1%(24)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York?

Rochester Institute of Technology, New York has about 6,959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York?

The typical household in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York earns about $20,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester Institute of Technology, New York expensive?

In Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York?

About 92.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York?

About 46.4% of people in Rochester Institute of Technology, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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