Rochester town is located in Monroe County New York. Rochester town has a 2024 population of 7,376. Rochester town is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,280 in 2020.
The average household income in Rochester town is $116,852 with a poverty rate of 12.85%. The median age in Rochester town is 48.9 years: 46.5 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
Rochester, NY is located in Monroe County, south of Lake Ontario. Rochester has the second-largest economy in New York following the NYC metro area.
Rochester is a popular destination for immigrants, particularly those from Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The city has the highest percentage of Puerto Ricans of all major U.S. cities and one of the largest Turkish American populations. It also has one of the largest communities of Jamaican Americans with a sizable Polish American population.
Rochester is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf with the highest per capita deaf population in the country.
Rochester has a high violent crime rate that is nearly quadruple the national average as well as a personal and property crime rate that exceeds the U.S. average.
According to a recent study, 16% of Rochester's population is now living in extreme poverty, which places the city first among mid-sized U.S. cities in terms of extreme poverty. Someone is considered to be living in extreme poverty at half the federal poverty income threshold. For a family of four, this means an income of less than $11,925 per year. In 2015, the average cost for a two-bedroom home in the city was $931, or $11,172 a year. 23% of Rochester's white population lives in poverty versus the 10% national average, while 40% of the black population lives in poverty versus the 27% average. 44% of Rochester's Hispanic population is now in poverty versus just 23% nationally.
Rochester was one of the first boomtowns in the United States and gained population quickly for the many flour mills on the Genesee River. Its reputation as a flour manufacturing center earned it the nickname "the Flour City," although it's now more commonly known as "the Flower City" for the annual Lilac Festival.
Rochester is now an international hub of technological and medical developments as well as higher education. The city has several renowned universities, including the Rochester Institute of Technology, and it's the birthplace of Xerox, Bausch & Lomb, and Kodak.
Rochester has been named as America's most livable city, and it's earned high ratings for families and quality of life. It also boasts the most affordable real estate prices of any New York City.
Susan B. Anthony, the famous leader of the Women's Suffrage Movement, was from Rochester, NY. Her work lead to the right for women to vote.
The city of Rochester has been slowly losing people for the last few years at a rate of about 1% per year. The most recent census found that Rochester lost 4.2% of its population. Current estimates show another drop of 1.3% as well. Only time will tell if this city will begin to recover previous population levels.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rochester town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 6,264 | 85.75% |
Two or more races | 711 | 9.73% |
Black or African American | 116 | 1.59% |
Other race | 105 | 1.44% |
Asian | 102 | 1.4% |
Native American | 7 | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 3,100 | 2.34 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
Married | 1,729 | 2.84 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
Non Family | 925 | 1.2 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
Female | 224 | 2.42 | 75 | 25 |
Male | 222 | 3.15 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
80.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 454 | 8.51% |
Associates Degree | 529 | 9.92% |
Bachelors Degree | 1,109 | 20.8% |
Graduate Degree | 1,065 | 19.97% |
High School Graduate | 1,190 | 22.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 4.46% |
Some College | 748 | 14.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 4,526 | 3,933 | 1,681 |
2+ Races | 435 | 429 | 313 |
Hispanic | 287 | 212 | 161 |
Black | 116 | 98 | 41 |
Asian | 97 | 97 | 68 |
Other Race | 54 | 54 | 48 |
Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 88.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $65,313 | $90,649 | $39,922 |
Graduate Degree | $83,086 | $67,262 | $83,789 |
High School Graduate | $42,304 | $51,739 | $32,739 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $45,750 | $68,825 | $18,566 |
Overall | $51,332 | $66,473 | $39,151 |
Some College | $44,387 | $70,450 | $0 |
$51,332
Average Earnings
$66,473
Average Male
$39,151
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.86% of Rochester town residents speak only English, while 13.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 6,053 | 856 | 14.14% |
Multiple | 711 | 53 | 7.45% |
Black | 116 | 18 | 15.52% |
Hispanic | 423 | 8 | 1.89% |
Other | 105 | 1 | 0.95% |
12.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.19%
Male Poverty Rate
15.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rochester town is Black, with 15.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rochester town is Other, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 20.81% |
Some College | 16.37% |
Bachelors or Greater | 5.61% |
High School | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Female Unemployed | 59.57% |
Female Employed | 11.34% |
Male Employed | 4.45% |
Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $103,076 | $137,480 |
Households | $80,030 | $116,852 |
Married Families | $104,832 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $43,432 | $60,598 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
273
Number of Veterans
247
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 123 |
Korea | 68 |
Second Gulf War | 23 |
First Gulf War | 5 |
World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
75+ | 118 |
65 to 74 | 68 |
55 to 64 | 52 |
18 to 34 | 23 |
35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 267 | 5.18% |
2+ Races | 6 | 1.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.95%
Born in Rochester town
91.07%
Native Born
8.93%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
7.53%
Naturalized
91.07% of Rochester town residents were born in the United States, with 71.95% having been born in New York. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 7,436 | 12 | 0.16% |
2028 | 7,424 | 12 | 0.16% |
2027 | 7,412 | 12 | 0.16% |
2026 | 7,400 | 12 | 0.16% |
2025 | 7,388 | 12 | 0.16% |
2024 | 7,376 | 12 | 0.16% |
2023 | 7,364 | 12 | 0.16% |
2022 | 7,352 | -23 | -0.31% |
2021 | 7,375 | 95 | 1.3% |
2020 | 7,280 | 88 | 1.22% |
2019 | 7,192 | 1 | 0.01% |
2018 | 7,191 | 16 | 0.22% |
2017 | 7,175 | -41 | -0.57% |
2016 | 7,216 | -15 | -0.21% |
2015 | 7,231 | -4 | -0.06% |
2014 | 7,235 | 3 | 0.04% |
2013 | 7,232 | -29 | -0.4% |
2012 | 7,261 | -40 | -0.55% |
2011 | 7,301 | -4 | -0.05% |
2010 | 7,305 | 0 | 0% |