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East Rochester

Pennsylvania · 567 residents · 0.366 sq mi
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East Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
−9%since 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,549 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−8%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4515135766387001990201020202024East Rochester
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,273
+40%since 2000
from $14,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(597)
Black3.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(532)
Black3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score12.2%(69)
Diversity Score
12
+42%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Rochester, Pennsylvania?

East Rochester, Pennsylvania has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Rochester, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East Rochester, Pennsylvania earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Rochester, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East Rochester, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in East Rochester, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Rochester, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Rochester, Pennsylvania?

About 6.4% of people in East Rochester, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Rochester, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East Rochester, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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