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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rochester

New York · 219,773 residents · 35.761 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,123. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $62,100. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

219,773
−5%since 1990
from 231,636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,146 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 6,477 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
+4%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
204K212K219K227K234K1990201020202024Rochester
2024209K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,123
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,785 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,588
+33%since 1990
from $11,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$553
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
40.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
59.8% rent
2.3
−19%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(141,952)
Black31.6%(73,102)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(18,936)
Asian1.6%(3,752)
Diversity Score73.2%(169,498)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(97,395)
Black37.4%(82,267)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(28,032)
Asian2.2%(4,867)
Diversity Score77.8%(170,969)
78
+6%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Neighborhoods in Rochester

19th WardBeechwoodCentral Business DistrictCharlotteCulver-WintonDutchtownEast AvenueEllwanger-BarryGenesee - JeffersonLyell-OtisMaplewoodN. Marketview HeightsPark AvenuePearl-Meigs-MonroeSouth WedgeUpper FallsNeighborhoods in Rochester
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, New York?

Rochester, New York has about 219,773 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rochester, New York earns about $27,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, New York expensive?

In Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, New York?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, New York?

About 25.9% of people in Rochester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11,863 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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