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.

Rochester, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,422

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.8%2,835

Black

11%377

Two or More

4.6%159

Asian

0.9%32

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%146

High School Diploma

41.5%1,106

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%76

Some College (1+ yr)

11%294

Associate's Degree

13%347

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%276

Master's Degree

5.5%147

Professional Degree

1.1%29

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,800

Median Renti

$801

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.3%755

Renter-Occupied

56.7%990

Total Units

2,107

Homeownership

43.3%

Vacancy Rate

17.2%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

37.4%282

$100K–$150K

34.4%260

$150K–$200K

13.2%100

$200K–$300K

9.4%71

$300K–$500K

4.5%34

$500K–$1M

1.1%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

158

$750–$1,000

522

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%17

2000–2009

0.7%14

1990–1999

6.8%143

1980–1989

2.8%58

1970–1979

6%126

1960–1969

13.4%283

1950–1959

11.6%245

1940–1949

5.4%114

1939 or earlier

52.5%1,107

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.1%1,189

Electricity

29.7%519

No Fuel

1.1%20

Fuel Oil

0.5%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,080

Mean Household Incomei

$52,733

Per Capita Incomei

$27,873

Poverty Ratei

22.9%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

1,775

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%129

$10K–$15K

7.9%138

$15K–$20K

1.7%30

$20K–$25K

6%105

$25K–$30K

8.7%152

$30K–$35K

11.1%193

$35K–$40K

3%53

$40K–$45K

8.4%147

$45K–$50K

1.8%32

$50K–$60K

13.4%233

$60K–$75K

13%226

$75K–$100K

5.4%95

$100K–$125K

4.9%86

$125K–$150K

1.7%29

$150K–$200K

4.5%79

$200K+

1%18

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

211

Residentsi

338

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing133 homes98% occupied$406/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers52 homes68% occupied$384/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 822 homes98% occupied$378/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,080/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

79.2%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

14.9%

Low income$22K–$34K/yr

4.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

65.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.3% of subsidized households are minority

38.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1193.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,576

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,609

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

257(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured