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Rochester

New York · 211,328 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 $37,395. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $88,100. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211,328
−4%since 2000
from 219,773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,909 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 6,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+7%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
204K212K219K227K234K1990201020202024Rochester
2024209K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,395
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,123 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,916
+60%since 2000
from $15,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
66.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(97,395)
Black37.4%(82,267)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(28,032)
Asian2.2%(4,867)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(170,969)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(69,792)
Black38.1%(80,459)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(41,869)
Asian4%(8,403)
Other4.5%(9,409)
Diversity Score87.4%(184,701)
Diversity Score
87
+12%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 211,328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rochester, New York earns about $37,395 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, New York?

About 27.1% 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 30.4% 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 20,308 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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