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Rochester

Pennsylvania · 3,472 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Rochester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,448. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
3,472
−14%since 2000
from 4,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,905 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 6,827 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Rochester
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,448
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,970 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,412
+33%since 2000
from $15,359 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
56.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,348)
Black13.2%(531)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(1,273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(2,509)
Black16.2%(562)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(90)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5.9%(204)
Diversity Score51.9%(1,801)
Diversity Score
52
+64%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rochester, Pennsylvania?

Rochester, Pennsylvania has about 3,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rochester, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rochester, Pennsylvania earns about $35,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rochester, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rochester, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Rochester, Pennsylvania?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rochester, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rochester, Pennsylvania?

About 24.0% of people in Rochester, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rochester, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rochester, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 684 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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