Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Rochester, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

585

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%423

Black

19.3%113

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%39

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%7

Two or More

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%12

High School Diploma

37.9%161

Some College (<1 yr)

14.4%61

Some College (1+ yr)

5.6%24

Associate's Degree

18.4%78

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%50

Master's Degree

3.3%14

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,100

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.7%116

Renter-Occupied

60.3%176

Total Units

299

Homeownership

39.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%12

$50K–$100K

28.4%33

$100K–$150K

26.7%31

$150K–$200K

24.1%28

$200K–$300K

4.3%5

$300K–$500K

6%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

6.4%19

2000–2009

3%9

1990–1999

0.3%1

1980–1989

1.3%4

1970–1979

2.3%7

1960–1969

3.3%10

1950–1959

19.4%58

1940–1949

33.4%100

1939 or earlier

30.4%91

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.4%188

Electricity

32.2%94

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%7

Fuel Oil

1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,222

Mean Household Incomei

$55,550

Per Capita Incomei

$27,372

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

9.9%

Labor Forcei

314

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%29

$15K–$20K

5.1%15

$20K–$25K

6.5%19

$25K–$30K

13.4%39

$30K–$35K

4.1%12

$35K–$40K

5.5%16

$40K–$45K

10.6%31

$45K–$50K

5.8%17

$50K–$60K

8.2%24

$60K–$75K

11%32

$75K–$100K

4.1%12

$100K–$125K

6.8%20

$125K–$150K

5.1%15

$150K–$200K

1.4%4

$200K+

2.4%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

101.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

273

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

283

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured