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Rochester Overview

120,848
TOTAL POPULATION
59,270
MALE POPULATION
61,578
FEMALE POPULATION
96.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,516
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,759
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$83,973
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,885
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
67,636
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rochester Zip Codes

Rochester Area Codes

Race in Rochester

The most populous races in Rochester are White / Caucasian (92,155 | 76.3%), Black / African American (11,088 | 9.2%), and Asian (9,415 | 7.8%).
Race in Rochester
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,4157.8%
Black / African American11,0889.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1060.1%
Hispanic or Latino7,1565.9%
Native / Alaskan2330.2%
White / Caucasian92,15576.3%
Two or more Races5,8774.9%
Some other Race1,9741.6%
Total120,848100.0%

Ancestry in Rochester

The most populous ancestries reported in Rochester are German (34,696 | 28.7%), Norwegian (14,332 | 11.9%), Irish (12,302 | 10.2%), English (8,438 | 7.0%), and Subsaharan African (6,263 | 5.2%), together accounting for 62.9% of all Rochester residents.
Ancestry in Rochester
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan550.1%
African7500.6%
Albanian90.0%
Alsatian90.0%
American3,2042.6%
Arab1,7001.4%
Armenian450.0%
Austrian1800.2%
Bangladeshi2850.2%
Belgian2190.2%
Bermudan360.0%
Bhutanese3210.3%
Brazilian1170.1%
British3910.3%
British West Indian80.0%
Bulgarian600.1%
Burmese3880.3%
Canadian2580.2%
Celtic350.0%
Central American3240.3%
Central American Indian140.0%
Cherokee930.1%
Chilean680.1%
Chippewa1900.2%
Colombian2280.2%
Costa Rican260.0%
Cree50.0%
Croatian2380.2%
Crow70.0%
Cuban2170.2%
Czech1,3151.1%
Czechoslovakian1490.1%
Danish1,1350.9%
Dominican150.0%
Dutch2,1851.8%
Eastern European6080.5%
Ecuadorian1510.1%
Egyptian2230.2%
English8,4387.0%
Ethiopian7340.6%
European1,7141.4%
Filipino1380.1%
Finnish8020.7%
French2,2881.9%
French Canadian6490.5%
German34,69628.7%
German Russian80.0%
Ghanaian810.1%
Greek1340.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro630.1%
Guatemalan490.0%
Honduran270.0%
Hungarian3460.3%
Icelander490.0%
Indian (Asian)1,8851.6%
Indonesian2340.2%
Iranian2030.2%
Iraqi1650.1%
Irish12,30210.2%
Italian2,1371.8%
Japanese1,4271.2%
Jordanian150.0%
Kenyan440.0%
Korean5420.4%
Latvian580.1%
Lebanese1230.1%
Liberian30.0%
Lithuanian1920.2%
Luxembourger1930.2%
Malaysian5300.4%
Maltese470.0%
Mexican4,4743.7%
Mexican American Indian220.0%
Mongolian220.0%
Moroccan7960.7%
Native Hawaiian300.0%
Nicaraguan660.1%
Nigerian1810.2%
Northern European2680.2%
Norwegian14,33211.9%
Pakistani2290.2%
Palestinian190.0%
Paraguayan810.1%
Pennsylvania German420.0%
Peruvian1560.1%
Polish3,2672.7%
Portuguese540.0%
Puerto Rican5580.5%
Romanian1800.2%
Russian4570.4%
Salvadoran1560.1%
Scandinavian1,7491.5%
Scotch-Irish5680.5%
Scottish1,6321.3%
Serbian1030.1%
Sioux130.0%
Slavic180.0%
Slovak1460.1%
Slovene380.0%
Somali3,4262.8%
South African390.0%
South American8000.7%
Spaniard420.0%
Spanish1050.1%
Sri Lankan1,9271.6%
Subsaharan African6,2635.2%
Sudanese9040.7%
Swedish3,6943.1%
Swiss6760.6%
Syrian80.0%
Thai2,1771.8%
Turkish950.1%
Ugandan590.1%
Ukrainian3900.3%
Uruguayan420.0%
Venezuelan740.1%
Vietnamese1500.1%
Welsh6280.5%
West Indian80.0%
Yugoslavian4890.4%
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Immigrants in Rochester

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rochester came from Asia (6,971 | 5.8%), Africa (5,854 | 4.8%), Eastern Africa (3,289 | 2.7%), South Eastern Asia (2,826 | 2.3%), and Latin America (2,245 | 1.9%), together accounting for 17.5% of all Rochester residents.
Immigrants in Rochester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan80.0%
Africa5,8544.8%
Argentina160.0%
Asia6,9715.8%
Australia450.0%
Bangladesh1380.1%
Belarus170.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4720.4%
Brazil850.1%
Bulgaria330.0%
Cambodia7440.6%
Cameroon2980.3%
Canada2690.2%
Caribbean1510.1%
Central America1,5301.3%
Chile570.1%
China8230.7%
Colombia1030.1%
Congo940.1%
Croatia290.0%
Cuba330.0%
Czechoslovakia100.0%
Denmark100.0%
Eastern Africa3,2892.7%
Eastern Asia1,1520.9%
Eastern Europe9300.8%
Ecuador770.1%
Egypt7930.7%
El Salvador2240.2%
England560.1%
Eritrea270.0%
Ethiopia6500.5%
Europe1,4921.2%
Fiji90.0%
France640.1%
Germany1050.1%
Ghana1350.1%
Greece490.0%
Guatemala480.0%
Guyana180.0%
Honduras90.0%
Hong Kong90.0%
Hungary310.0%
India1,3401.1%
Iran1470.1%
Iraq640.1%
Ireland270.0%
Italy240.0%
Japan970.1%
Jordan150.0%
Kazakhstan190.0%
Kenya3850.3%
Korea2320.2%
Kuwait360.0%
Laos2230.2%
Latin America2,2451.9%
Lebanon640.1%
Liberia340.0%
Lithuania140.0%
Malaysia360.0%
Mexico1,1831.0%
Middle Africa4100.3%
Morocco3470.3%
Nepal1230.1%
Netherlands190.0%
Nicaragua220.0%
Nigeria2840.2%
Northern Africa1,6181.3%
Northern Europe2110.2%
Oceania540.0%
Pakistan2920.2%
Peru750.1%
Philippines3050.3%
Poland860.1%
Romania700.1%
Russia770.1%
Saudi Arabia2450.2%
Scotland180.0%
Serbia180.0%
Somalia1,9061.6%
South Africa530.0%
South America5640.5%
South Central Asia2,1281.8%
South Eastern Asia2,8262.3%
Southern Europe1450.1%
Spain420.0%
Sri Lanka610.1%
Sudan4650.4%
Switzerland180.0%
Syria550.1%
Taiwan1420.1%
Thailand2570.2%
Turkey1160.1%
Uganda120.0%
Ukraine300.0%
Uruguay380.0%
Venezuela740.1%
Vietnam1,0480.9%
Western Africa4530.4%
Western Asia8650.7%
Western Europe2060.2%
Yemen1930.2%
Zaire110.0%
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Sex and Age in Rochester

Sex and Age in Rochester

The most populous age groups in Rochester are 25 to 29 Years (4,641 | 7.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (5,057 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,297 (7.2%)3,969 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years3,797 (6.4%)3,703 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years4,226 (7.1%)3,742 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years3,732 (6.3%)3,627 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years3,865 (6.5%)4,161 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years4,641 (7.8%)5,057 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years4,621 (7.8%)4,762 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Years4,319 (7.3%)4,251 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years4,409 (7.4%)3,854 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years3,249 (5.5%)3,147 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years3,107 (5.2%)3,166 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years3,600 (6.1%)4,000 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years3,334 (5.6%)3,284 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years2,606 (4.4%)2,848 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years2,052 (3.5%)2,726 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years1,419 (2.4%)1,843 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years975 (1.7%)1,567 (2.5%)
85 Years and over1,021 (1.7%)1,871 (3.0%)
Total59,270 (100.0%)61,578 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rochester

Median Family Size in Rochester

The median family size in Rochester is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (23,492 | 79.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (4,200 | 14.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rochester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple23,492 (79.5%)3.08
Single Male/Father1,850 (6.3%)2.88
Single Female/Mother4,200 (14.2%)2.66
Total Families29,542 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Rochester

The median household size in Rochester is 2.35 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,850 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (20,694 | 41.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rochester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple23,492 (46.8%)3.09
Single Male/Father1,850 (3.7%)3.35
Single Female/Mother4,200 (8.4%)3.08
Non-family20,694 (41.2%)1.27
Total Households50,236 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rochester

Out of a total of 50,236 households in Rochester, 29,542 (58.8%) are family households, while 20,694 (41.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,647, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,005.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rochester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-16,005 (31.9%)
2-Person Households13,647 (27.2%)3,747 (7.5%)
3-Person Households5,927 (11.8%)718 (1.4%)
4-Person Households5,966 (11.9%)169 (0.3%)
5-Person Households2,514 (5.0%)48 (0.1%)
6-Person Households907 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households581 (1.2%)7 (0.0%)
Total29,542 (58.8%)20,694 (41.2%)

Female Fertility in Rochester

Fertility by Age in Rochester

Average fertility rate in Rochester is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rochester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years64 (3.5%)18.0
20 to 34 years1,174 (64.5%)84.0
35 to 50 years582 (32.0%)49.0
Total1,820 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rochester

78.2% of women with births (1,820) in Rochester are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 82.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 16.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rochester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (17.2%)53 (82.8%)
20 to 34 years980 (83.5%)194 (16.5%)
35 to 50 years432 (74.2%)150 (25.8%)
Total1,423 (78.2%)397 (21.8%)

Fertility by Education in Rochester

Average fertility rate in Rochester is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 29.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rochester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School172 (9.5%)40.0
High School Diploma189 (10.4%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree494 (27.1%)72.0
Bachelor's Degree544 (29.9%)66.0
Graduate Degree421 (23.1%)69.0
Total1,820 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rochester

21.8% of women with births in Rochester are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 73.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rochester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School45 (26.2%)127 (73.8%)
High School Diploma114 (60.3%)75 (39.7%)
College or Associate's Degree394 (79.8%)100 (20.2%)
Bachelor's Degree489 (89.9%)55 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree381 (90.5%)40 (9.5%)
Total1,423 (78.2%)397 (21.8%)

Income in Rochester

Income Overview in Rochester

Per Capita Income in Rochester is $47,516, while median incomes of families and households are $108,759 and $83,973 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income120,848$47,516
Median Family Income29,542$108,759
Mean Family Income29,542$139,210
Median Household Income50,236$83,973
Mean Household Income50,236$113,641
Income Deficit29,542$8,885
Wage / Income Gap (%)120,84812.70%
Wage / Income Gap ($)120,84887.30¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index120,8480.45

Earnings by Sex in Rochester

Average Earnings in Rochester are $49,698, $53,176 for men and $46,424 for women, a difference of 12.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Rochester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male35,840 (51.1%)$53,176
Female34,346 (48.9%)$46,424
Total70,186 (100.0%)$49,698

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rochester

The most common earnings brackets in Rochester are $100,000+ for men (7,985 | 22.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (4,245 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rochester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,102 (3.1%)1,875 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,061 (3.0%)1,069 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499843 (2.4%)1,130 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999967 (2.7%)524 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499653 (1.8%)1,132 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999766 (2.1%)576 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499574 (1.6%)1,006 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999635 (1.8%)649 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499782 (2.2%)934 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999981 (2.7%)830 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,357 (3.8%)1,461 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,841 (5.1%)1,809 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,779 (5.0%)2,008 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,760 (4.9%)1,563 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,962 (5.5%)1,627 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,345 (3.7%)1,851 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,792 (7.8%)3,036 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,416 (6.7%)3,194 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,239 (11.8%)4,245 (12.4%)
$100,000+7,985 (22.3%)3,827 (11.1%)
Total35,840 (100.0%)34,346 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rochester

Average earnings in Rochester are $62,120 for men and $53,002 for women, a difference of 14.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $106,192, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,663. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,598, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,660.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rochester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,663$26,660
High School Diploma$39,627$35,025
College or Associate's Degree$50,447$43,651
Bachelor's Degree$69,761$63,664
Graduate Degree$106,192$75,598
Total$62,120$53,002

Family Income in Rochester

Family Income Brackets in Rochester

According to the Rochester family income data, there are 6,854 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 325 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rochester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005611.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993251.1%
$15,000 to $24,9998863.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0343.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,9506.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994,54915.4%
$75,000 to $99,9994,04713.7%
$100,000 to $149,9996,85423.2%
$150,000 to $199,9994,16514.1%
$200,000+5,17017.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rochester

6-person families (805 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Rochester with $148,828 per family, while 2-person families (14,783 | 50.0%) have the highest median income of $46,397 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rochester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,783 (50.0%)$92,794
3-Person Families5,921 (20.0%)$110,663
4-Person Families5,256 (17.8%)$139,006
5-Person Families2,276 (7.7%)$134,722
6-Person Families805 (2.7%)$148,828
7+ Person Families501 (1.7%)$115,052
Total29,542 (100.0%)$108,759

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rochester

The median family income in Rochester is $108,759, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,025) having the highest median family income of $145,882, while families with no earners (4,091) have the lowest median family income of $66,944, accounting for 10.2% and 13.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rochester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,091 (13.9%)$66,944
1 Earner7,767 (26.3%)$74,184
2 Earners14,659 (49.6%)$134,623
3+ Earners3,025 (10.2%)$145,882
Total29,542 (100.0%)$108,759

Household Income in Rochester

Household Income Brackets in Rochester

With 9,796 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rochester, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1,206 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rochester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,7083.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2062.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,1156.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9645.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994,7229.4%
$50,000 to $74,9998,59017.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996,73213.4%
$100,000 to $149,9999,79619.5%
$150,000 to $199,9995,17410.3%
$200,000+6,17912.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rochester

The median household income in Rochester is $83,973, with the highest median household income of $111,016 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,738 households (31.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,950, with 3,405 households (6.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rochester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,405 (6.8%)$52,950
25 to 44 Years19,432 (38.7%)$94,164
45 to 64 Years15,738 (31.3%)$111,016
65+ Years11,661 (23.2%)$57,558
Total50,236 (100.0%)$83,973

Poverty in Rochester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester

With 8.0% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Rochester, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 826 males (15.9%) and 1,353 females (25.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years369 (8.6%)372 (9.6%)
5 Years83 (10.6%)63 (11.6%)
6 to 11 Years479 (10.2%)603 (12.9%)
12 to 14 Years202 (8.9%)129 (7.2%)
15 Years50 (5.5%)65 (8.1%)
16 and 17 Years43 (2.9%)129 (8.1%)
18 to 24 Years826 (15.9%)1,353 (25.1%)
25 to 34 Years648 (7.1%)775 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years613 (7.3%)728 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years409 (6.6%)288 (4.6%)
55 to 64 Years600 (8.8%)630 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years165 (3.7%)513 (9.3%)
75 Years and over146 (4.5%)504 (10.5%)
Total4,633 (8.0%)6,152 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester

According to the poverty statistics in Rochester, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.1% of males and 95.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,922 (91.4%)3,510 (90.4%)
5 Years697 (89.4%)479 (88.4%)
6 to 11 Years4,226 (89.8%)4,070 (87.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,076 (91.1%)1,666 (92.8%)
15 Years864 (94.5%)738 (91.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,448 (97.1%)1,456 (91.9%)
18 to 24 Years4,358 (84.1%)4,037 (74.9%)
25 to 34 Years8,536 (92.9%)9,043 (92.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,828 (92.7%)7,377 (91.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,758 (93.4%)6,013 (95.4%)
55 to 64 Years6,208 (91.2%)6,638 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,293 (96.3%)5,008 (90.7%)
75 Years and over3,063 (95.5%)4,274 (89.4%)
Total53,277 (92.0%)54,309 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rochester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rochester show that 2.8% or 667 of the total 23,492 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 7.4%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 234 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rochester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children12,982 (98.2%)234 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children7,657 (95.8%)332 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,986 (95.9%)85 (4.1%)
5 or more Children200 (92.6%)16 (7.4%)
Total22,825 (97.2%)667 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rochester

According to the poverty data in Rochester, 10.7% or 198 single-father households and 21.5% or 904 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 175 households (17.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 109 households (37.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rochester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children23 (4.2%)81 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children175 (17.6%)714 (26.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)109 (37.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total198 (10.7%)904 (21.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rochester

The poverty data for Rochester shows that 667 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 1,102 of the single-parent households (18.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (7.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 889 household (23.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rochester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children234 (1.8%)104 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children332 (4.2%)889 (23.8%)
3 or 4 Children85 (4.1%)109 (18.3%)
5 or more Children16 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total667 (2.8%)1,102 (18.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Rochester

Employment by Class of Employer in Rochester

Among the 63,878 employed individuals in Rochester, private company employees (30,889 | 48.4%), not-for-profit organizations (22,487 | 35.2%), and local government employees (4,024 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rochester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30,88948.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,7102.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,4253.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations22,48735.2%
Local Government Employees4,0246.3%
State Government Employees1,3332.1%
Federal Government Employees9251.5%
Unpaid Family Workers850.1%
Total63,878100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rochester

According to the labor force statistics for Rochester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (95,397), 70.9% or 67,636 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 2,503 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.3% or 8,854 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.1% or 571 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rochester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,679 (65.2%)243 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years7,055 (87.9%)571 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years8,854 (91.3%)381 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years8,332 (88.8%)158 (1.9%)
35 to 44 Years14,998 (89.1%)510 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years10,946 (86.4%)372 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years6,088 (80.1%)97 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years4,209 (63.6%)105 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,059 (29.9%)83 (2.7%)
75 Years and over383 (4.4%)16 (4.2%)
Total67,636 (70.9%)2,503 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rochester

According to labor force statistics for Rochester, 85.1% of individuals (53,444) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (62,801) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 1,603 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.2% or 28,996 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.8% or 465 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rochester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,386 (68.6%)136 (3.9%)
High School Diploma8,025 (76.2%)611 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree14,004 (86.0%)635 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28,996 (89.2%)585 (1.8%)
Total53,444 (85.1%)1,884 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rochester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rochester are Health Diagnosing & Treating (12,367 | 19.0%), Health Technologists (8,743 | 13.5%), Community & Social Service (7,830 | 12.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,578 | 10.1%), and Management (5,258 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rochester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rochester, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.0%), Computers & Mathematics (75.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.5%), Community & Social Service (67.2%), and Health Technologists (65.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,209 (61.0%)2,049 (39.0%)
Business & Financial1,576 (48.6%)1,665 (51.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,683 (71.2%)1,895 (28.8%)
Computers & Mathematics2,553 (75.8%)815 (24.2%)
Architecture & Engineering980 (89.0%)121 (11.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,150 (54.5%)959 (45.5%)
Community & Social Service 2,569 (32.8%)5,261 (67.2%)
Education, Arts & Media523 (36.0%)928 (64.0%)
Legal Services & Support237 (57.1%)178 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library1,123 (24.5%)3,461 (75.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment686 (49.7%)694 (50.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,492 (36.3%)7,875 (63.7%)
Health Technologists3,039 (34.8%)5,704 (65.2%)
Total (Category)16,529 (46.9%)18,745 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)32,955 (50.7%)32,071 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rochester are Food Preparation & Serving (3,252 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (2,874 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,924 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,521 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (628 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Rochester

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rochester, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.1%), Security & Protection (86.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (77.5%), Healthcare Support (65.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,001 (34.8%)1,873 (65.2%)
Security & Protection541 (86.2%)87 (13.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention121 (82.9%)25 (17.1%)
Law Enforcement420 (87.1%)62 (12.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,803 (55.4%)1,449 (44.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,155 (60.0%)769 (40.0%)
Personal Care & Service342 (22.5%)1,179 (77.5%)
Total (Category)4,842 (47.5%)5,357 (52.5%)
Total (Overall)32,955 (50.7%)32,071 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rochester are Office & Administration (5,576 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (4,810 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rochester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,463 (51.2%)2,347 (48.8%)
Office & Administration1,588 (28.5%)3,988 (71.5%)
Total (Category)4,051 (39.0%)6,335 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)32,955 (50.7%)32,071 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rochester are Construction & Extraction (2,095 | 3.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,158 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (117 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rochester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry93 (79.5%)24 (20.5%)
Construction & Extraction2,056 (98.1%)39 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,093 (94.4%)65 (5.6%)
Total (Category)3,242 (96.2%)128 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)32,955 (50.7%)32,071 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rochester are Production (2,606 | 4.0%), Material Moving (1,797 | 2.8%), and Transportation (1,394 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rochester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rochester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,908 (73.2%)698 (26.8%)
Transportation1,204 (86.4%)190 (13.6%)
Material Moving1,179 (65.6%)618 (34.4%)
Total (Category)4,291 (74.0%)1,506 (26.0%)
Total (Overall)32,955 (50.7%)32,071 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rochester

Employment Industries in Rochester

The major employment industries in Rochester include Health Care & Social Assistance (26,218 | 40.3%), Retail Trade (5,786 | 8.9%), Educational Services (5,061 | 7.8%), Manufacturing (4,866 | 7.5%), and Professional & Scientific (4,092 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Rochester

Employment Industries by Sex in Rochester

The Rochester industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (87.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (67.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (62.4%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (58.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rochester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting270 (76.7%)82 (23.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,553 (92.3%)212 (7.7%)
Manufacturing3,716 (76.4%)1,150 (23.6%)
Wholesale Trade606 (64.8%)329 (35.2%)
Retail Trade3,151 (54.5%)2,635 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,502 (87.4%)217 (12.6%)
Utilities161 (56.5%)124 (43.5%)
Information650 (67.4%)314 (32.6%)
Finance & Insurance721 (51.2%)688 (48.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing265 (42.0%)366 (58.0%)
Professional & Scientific2,596 (63.4%)1,496 (36.6%)
Enterprise Management19 (47.5%)21 (52.5%)
Administrative & Support792 (58.2%)568 (41.8%)
Educational Services1,670 (33.0%)3,391 (67.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9,852 (37.6%)16,366 (62.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation439 (50.6%)428 (49.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,975 (53.3%)1,731 (46.7%)
Public Administration985 (61.5%)618 (38.6%)
Total32,955 (50.7%)32,071 (49.3%)

Education in Rochester

School Enrollment in Rochester

The most common levels of schooling among the 30,116 students in Rochester are middle school (6,931 | 23.0%), high school (6,278 | 20.8%), and elementary school (5,979 | 19.9%).
School Enrollment in Rochester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8426.1%
Kindergarten1,4124.7%
Elementary School5,97919.9%
Middle School6,93123.0%
High School6,27820.8%
College / Undergraduate5,20817.3%
Graduate / Professional2,4668.2%
Total30,116100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rochester

Out of a total of 30,116 students who are enrolled in schools in Rochester, 5,541 (18.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,575 (81.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 668 (46.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,526 (96.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rochester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds775 (53.7%)668 (46.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,125 (85.9%)1,006 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,837 (86.8%)1,040 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,964 (87.0%)593 (13.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,526 (96.1%)62 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,541 (80.7%)609 (19.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,685 (62.2%)1,024 (37.8%)
35 Years and over1,136 (68.4%)525 (31.6%)
Total24,575 (81.6%)5,541 (18.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rochester

Science & technology (7,752 | 17.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (6,253 | 13.9%), education (5,120 | 11.4%), business (4,935 | 11.0%), and engineering (3,015 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 44,853 individuals in Rochester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rochester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6826.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,25313.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2315.0%
Psychology2,1354.8%
Social Sciences2,5475.7%
Engineering3,0156.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies2370.5%
Science & Technology7,75217.3%
Business4,93511.0%
Education5,12011.4%
Literature & Languages1,5353.4%
Liberal Arts & History1,7013.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1052.5%
Communications1,2552.8%
Arts & Humanities2,3505.2%
Total44,853100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rochester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rochester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rochester are males with 2 vehicles (15,761, accounting for 48.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (14,345, making up 50.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rochester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,041 (3.2%)908 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle6,693 (20.6%)8,277 (26.7%)
2 Vehicles15,761 (48.5%)14,345 (46.3%)
3 Vehicles6,760 (20.8%)5,446 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles1,683 (5.2%)1,524 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles578 (1.8%)491 (1.6%)
Total32,516 (100.0%)30,991 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rochester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rochester are 15 to 19 minutes (15,728 commuters, 27.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (15,600 commuters, 27.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (8,812 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Rochester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,5402.7%
5 to 9 Minutes8,81215.4%
10 to 14 Minutes15,60027.3%
15 to 19 Minutes15,72827.5%
20 to 24 Minutes6,76011.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1,8213.2%
30 to 34 Minutes2,4924.4%
35 to 39 Minutes3820.7%
40 to 44 Minutes4410.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1,6282.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2672.2%
90 or more Minutes6411.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Rochester

The most common commute times in Rochester are 10 to 14 minutes (7,799 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (8,127 commuters, 29.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rochester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes871 (2.9%)669 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,682 (15.9%)4,130 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,799 (26.4%)7,801 (28.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,601 (25.8%)8,127 (29.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,526 (11.9%)3,234 (11.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes812 (2.8%)1,009 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,142 (3.9%)1,350 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes281 (0.9%)101 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes287 (1.0%)154 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,130 (3.8%)498 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes906 (3.1%)361 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes484 (1.6%)157 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rochester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rochester are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,859, 16.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,747, 17.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rochester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM907 (3.1%)734 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM716 (2.4%)648 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,403 (4.8%)1,247 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,328 (11.3%)2,937 (10.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,512 (11.9%)3,493 (12.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,859 (16.5%)4,747 (17.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,129 (14.0%)4,073 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,531 (8.6%)2,300 (8.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,216 (4.1%)1,409 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,336 (4.5%)1,426 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM611 (2.1%)344 (1.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM384 (1.3%)355 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,425 (8.2%)1,807 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,164 (7.3%)2,071 (7.5%)
Total29,521 (100.0%)27,591 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rochester

Occupancy by Ownership in Rochester

Of the total 50,236 dwellings in Rochester, owner-occupied units account for 32,880 (65.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 17,356 (34.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rochester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32,88065.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17,35634.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units50,236100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rochester

Occupancy by Household Size in Rochester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16,00531.9%
2-Person Household17,39434.6%
3-Person Household6,64513.2%
4+ Person Household10,19220.3%
Total Housing Units50,236100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rochester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rochester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,521 (47.0%)8,484 (53.0%)
2-Person Household12,657 (72.8%)4,737 (27.2%)
3-Person Household4,601 (69.2%)2,044 (30.8%)
4+ Person Household8,101 (79.5%)2,091 (20.5%)
Total Housing Units32,880 (65.4%)17,356 (34.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rochester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rochester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School923 (38.1%)1,501 (61.9%)
High School Diploma4,632 (55.9%)3,657 (44.1%)
College/Associate Degree8,762 (62.5%)5,252 (37.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,563 (72.8%)6,946 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rochester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rochester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,70527.3%
35 to 44 Years9,13218.2%
45 to 54 Years7,50114.9%
55 to 64 Years8,23716.4%
65 to 74 Years6,25512.4%
75 to 84 Years3,5447.0%
85 Years and Over1,8623.7%
Total50,236100.0%

Housing Finances in Rochester

Median Income by Occupancy in Rochester

Median Income by Occupancy in Rochester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied32,880 (65.4%)$108,680
Renter-Occupied17,356 (34.5%)$52,127
Average50,236 (100.0%)$83,973

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rochester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rochester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000389 (1.2%)680 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999128 (0.4%)505 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999284 (0.9%)924 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999691 (2.1%)1,006 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999594 (1.8%)839 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,047 (3.2%)1,936 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,191 (6.7%)2,531 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,686 (14.2%)3,908 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,736 (14.4%)2,012 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,965 (24.2%)1,837 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more10,169 (30.9%)1,178 (6.8%)
Total32,880 (100.0%)17,356 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rochester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rochester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300701 (2.1%)688 (4.0%)
$300 to $4992,454 (7.5%)505 (2.9%)
$500 to $7996,390 (19.4%)1,851 (10.7%)
$800 to $9992,699 (8.2%)2,841 (16.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,326 (22.3%)5,318 (30.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,014 (18.3%)3,765 (21.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,599 (11.0%)1,004 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,544 (4.7%)197 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more2,153 (6.6%)620 (3.6%)
Total32,880 (100.0%)17,356 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rochester

Housing Structures in Rochester

Housing Structures in Rochester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached30,69161.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,3658.7%
2 Unit Apartments7551.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,8245.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5653.1%
10 or more Apartments9,34518.6%
Mobile Home / Other6911.4%
Total50,236100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rochester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rochester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached28,071 (91.5%)2,620 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached2,851 (65.3%)1,514 (34.7%)
2 Unit Apartments69 (9.1%)686 (90.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments313 (11.1%)2,511 (88.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments159 (10.2%)1,406 (89.8%)
10 or more Apartments778 (8.3%)8,567 (91.7%)
Mobile Home / Other639 (92.5%)52 (7.5%)
Total32,880 (65.4%)17,356 (34.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rochester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rochester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.1%)919 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms976 (3.0%)6,200 (35.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,444 (19.6%)7,141 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms10,820 (32.9%)2,315 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms14,622 (44.5%)781 (4.5%)
Total32,880 (100.0%)17,356 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rochester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rochester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28,325 (86.2%)9,088 (52.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas648 (2.0%)493 (2.8%)
Electricity3,672 (11.2%)6,941 (40.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene65 (0.2%)26 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels144 (0.4%)346 (2.0%)
No Fuel Used26 (0.1%)462 (2.7%)
Total32,880 (100.0%)17,356 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rochester

Household Vehicle Usage in Rochester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle722 (2.2%)3,419 (19.7%)
1 Vehicle9,115 (27.7%)8,936 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles16,785 (51.0%)3,562 (20.5%)
3 or more Vehicles6,258 (19.0%)1,439 (8.3%)
Total32,880 (100.0%)17,356 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rochester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rochester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,95220,928
Median Property Value$259,000$274,600
Median Household Income$86,930$7,361
Monthly Housing Costs$633$2,122
Real Estate Taxes$2,838$392

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rochester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rochester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000778 (6.5%)385 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999251 (2.1%)195 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,482 (54.2%)11,492 (54.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,185 (26.7%)6,414 (30.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999924 (7.7%)1,809 (8.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999173 (1.5%)510 (2.4%)
$1,000,000 or more159 (1.3%)123 (0.6%)
Total11,952 (100.0%)20,928 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rochester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rochester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000297 (2.5%)360 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999985 (8.2%)220 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999587 (4.9%)584 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,313 (11.0%)460 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,899 (15.9%)878 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,848 (15.5%)2,787 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,215 (18.5%)2,888 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more2,808 (23.5%)5,750 (27.5%)
Total11,952 (100.0%)20,928 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rochester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rochester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,924 (32.8%)119,764 (572.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,523 (21.1%)7,425 (35.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,614 (13.5%)7,046 (33.7%)
4.0x or more3,806 (31.8%)3,046 (14.5%)
Total11,952 (100.0%)20,928 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rochester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rochester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800921 (7.7%)54 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,164 (9.7%)737 (3.5%)
$800 to $1,4999,573 (80.1%)1,870 (8.9%)
Total11,952 (100.0%)20,928 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,507 (97.2%)271 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years19,348 (96.4%)732 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years10,181 (94.9%)552 (5.1%)
26 to 34 Years15,845 (90.6%)1,637 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years16,116 (97.4%)430 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years11,616 (93.2%)844 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years13,652 (97.0%)424 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years9,939 (99.6%)40 (0.4%)
75 Years and older7,914 (99.1%)73 (0.9%)
Total114,118 (95.8%)5,003 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rochester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,507 (97.2%)271 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen19,348 (96.4%)732 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,181 (94.9%)552 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rochester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rochester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,130 (95.9%)393 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,743 (89.2%)1,416 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,602 (94.0%)1,125 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,816 (94.3%)900 (5.7%)
$100,000 and over59,854 (98.1%)1,142 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rochester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,926 (29.9%)7,337 (75.0%)
6 to 18 Years5,613 (28.0%)14,896 (74.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,370 (12.8%)9,098 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,416 (13.8%)13,977 (79.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,603 (15.7%)14,153 (85.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,629 (13.1%)10,368 (83.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,145 (15.2%)12,100 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years9,567 (95.9%)6,981 (70.0%)
75 Years and over7,871 (98.6%)6,138 (76.8%)
Total36,140 (30.3%)95,048 (79.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rochester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rochester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years691 (6.6%)217 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years841 (5.9%)938 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,755 (8.2%)1,911 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years782 (17.5%)1,036 (18.8%)
75 Years and over1,418 (44.2%)2,312 (48.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rochester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years37 (0.4%)7 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years105 (0.7%)121 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years370 (1.7%)366 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years324 (7.3%)400 (7.2%)
75 Years and over902 (28.1%)1,077 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)35 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years88 (0.8%)58 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years121 (0.8%)73 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years371 (1.7%)528 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years125 (2.8%)67 (1.2%)
75 Years and over295 (9.2%)529 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years517 (5.0%)145 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years605 (4.2%)687 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years707 (3.3%)875 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years241 (5.4%)195 (3.5%)
75 Years and over548 (17.1%)506 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years92 (0.9%)3 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years63 (0.4%)74 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years736 (3.4%)703 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years276 (6.2%)693 (12.6%)
75 Years and over576 (17.9%)1,590 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rochester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years228 (2.2%)55 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years41 (0.3%)65 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years282 (1.3%)255 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years115 (2.6%)136 (2.5%)
75 Years and over254 (7.9%)407 (8.5%)

Technology Access in Rochester

Computing Device Access in Rochester

Computing Device Access in Rochester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop42,47084.5%
Smartphone44,71789.0%
Tablet33,66167.0%
No Computing Device2,2654.5%
Total50,236100.0%

Internet Access in Rochester

Internet Access in Rochester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet870.2%
Broadband Home39,85679.3%
Cellular Data Only4,4638.9%
Satellite Internet1,9513.9%
No Internet4,8309.6%
Total50,236100.0%

Rochester Summary

Rochester, Minnesota is a city located in Olmsted County in the southeastern part of the state. It is the third-largest city in Minnesota, with a population of 106,769 as of the 2010 census. The city is situated on the Zumbro River and is home to the Mayo Clinic, one of the world's largest and most renowned medical centers.

History

Rochester was founded in 1854 by George Head and his family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The city was named after Rochester, New York, where Head had previously lived. The city was incorporated in 1857 and quickly grew due to its location on the Zumbro River, which provided a convenient transportation route for goods and services.
In 1863, the city was chosen as the site of the Mayo Clinic, which was founded by William Worrall Mayo and his sons. The clinic quickly became a major employer in the city and has since grown to become one of the world's largest and most renowned medical centers.

Geography

Rochester is located in southeastern Minnesota, in Olmsted County. It is situated on the Zumbro River, which flows through the city and provides a convenient transportation route for goods and services. The city is located approximately 75 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The city has a total area of 54.2 square miles, of which 53.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located in the Driftless Area, which is characterized by its rolling hills and valleys.

Economy

Rochester's economy is largely driven by the Mayo Clinic, which is one of the city's largest employers. Other major employers in the city include IBM, the University of Minnesota Rochester, and the Olmsted Medical Center.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including the Rochester Manufacturing Company, which produces medical equipment, and the Rochester Products Company, which produces automotive parts.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Rochester had a population of 106,769. The city's population is predominantly white (90.2%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (3.2%), Asians (2.7%), and Hispanics (2.3%).
The median household income in Rochester is $60,945, and the median family income is $76,945. The city's poverty rate is 8.3%, which is lower than the national average of 12.3%.
Rochester is home to a number of higher education institutions, including the University of Minnesota Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College, and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. The city also has a number of public and private schools, including the Rochester Public Schools, which serves more than 20,000 students.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rochester?
Total Population of Rochester is 120,848.
What is the Total Male Population of Rochester?
Total Male Population of Rochester is 59,270.
What is the Total Female Population of Rochester?
Total Female Population of Rochester is 61,578.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rochester?
There are 96.25 Males per 100 Females in Rochester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rochester?
There are 103.89 Females per 100 Males in Rochester.
What is the Median Population Age in Rochester?
Median Population Age in Rochester is 36.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rochester
Average Family Size in Rochester is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rochester
Average Household Size in Rochester is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rochester?
Per Capita income in Rochester is $47,516.
What is the Median Family Income in Rochester?
Median Family Income in Rochester is $108,759.
What is the Median Household income in Rochester?
Median Household Income in Rochester is $83,973.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rochester?
Income or Wage Gap in Rochester is 12.7%.
Women in Rochester earn 87.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rochester?
Family Income Deficit in Rochester is $8,885.
Families that are below poverty line in Rochester earn $8,885 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rochester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rochester is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rochester?
There are 67,636 People in the Labor Forcein in Rochester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rochester?
70.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Rochester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rochester?
Unemployment Rate in Rochester is 3.7%.